DOJ unveils charges in historic healthcare fraud operation targeting more than 300 defendants, including 25 doctors, who sought to cheat Medicare and other programs out of $14.6 billion.

The health care fraud takedown included 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other licensed medical professionals.

U.S. officials say hundreds of medical professionals will face federal charges for alleged roles in various healthcare schemes that resulted in financial losses to the tune of billions.