He also billed for comprehensive exams that either were not provided or were not documented, according to documents filed in Helena District Court. The charges were filed by Assistant Attorney General Kathy Seeley following an investigation requested by the Legislative Audit Division. The state contends that from April 1994 through October 1997, he submitted approximately 475 claims for new patient services to inmates who actually met the definition of established patients. Vainio pleaded innocent to the charges in April, and a June 21 trial date has been set. Vainio also is facing prior charges of Medicaid fraud and unsworn falsification to authorities in connection with claims he submitted for exams the state alleges were not given or were conducted in violation of the regulations governing the Medicaid program.
Trial is pending in that case.