AAPC Owner Sentenced to 7 Years

Greg Lindberg, Owner of AAPC, Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Bribery

On August 19, Greg Lindberg, chairman of Eli Global and owner of AAPC, received an 87-month prison sentence and three years of supervised release. A jury found Lindberg guilty in March of attempting to bribe North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. He offered campaign contributions in exchange for business favors, resulting in public corruption charges.

Despite the significant media attention surrounding this case, AAPC, a major medical coding certification body, operates independently of Lindberg. Although he owns the organization, an experienced team manages its day-to-day operations and leadership, ensuring high standards in medical coding education and certification.

What does this mean for AAPC?

Although there have been no public comments from AAPC regarding Lindberg’s sentencing, the organization continues to operate smoothly. AAPC’s business structure ensures that Lindberg’s legal troubles will not directly impact the organization or its members.

Lindberg himself expressed optimism through a press release, indicating that he believes an appellate court will overturn the conviction.What does this mean for AAPC a major medical coding organization? Although there are no public comments from AAPC, AAPC’s business operations are independent of Greg Lindberg, and his conviction should have no impact on AAPC.

Also, Lindberg has issued a press release shortly after the sentencing indicating his optimism of an appellate court overturning the decision.

In the meantime, AAPC remains a respected leader in the healthcare industry, providing education and certification services to medical coders. The organization is expected to continue its mission unaffected by Lindberg’s personal legal battles, ensuring students and professionals receive high-quality training and certification.

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