Show Notes
Today, we’re re-airing our award-winning episode of TCF Investigates, “Zynex Fought the Capitol Forum and Ended Up Bankrupt,” which won a Signal Award for Best Individual Episode in the business category. In this episode, Arjun Singh sits down with reporter Michael Williams to discuss Williams’ multi-year investigation into how the medical device company Zynex defrauded the government. They also hear from one of the men hired by Zynex’s former CEO to harass and intimidate The Capitol Forum’s reporters. Update: Since this episode first aired, Zynex’s former CEO, Thomas Sandgaard, has been indicted on federal charges including health care fraud and securities fraud. Prosecutors allege the scheme brought in more than $873 million for the company.
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