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Feds File Complaint Against Insurance Companies

By Maureen Patterson | 05/08/2025 | 0

Medicare beneficiaries allegedly directed to plans that paid brokers the most in kickbacks.

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Update: Walgreens Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 05/06/2025 | 0

Complaint alleges that some patients died after overdosing shortly after filling unlawful prescriptions.

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Man Admits Role in $10 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/29/2025 | 0

Medicare beneficiaries were targeted for at-home cancer genetic tests.

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Join FTC for Identity Theft Awareness Week

By Maureen Patterson | 01/27/2025 | 0

Join a daily event, share social media images, and view and share videos.

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Chiropractor Pleads in COVID Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/24/2025 | 0

Documents say he purchased fabricated recordings of individuals posing as beneficiaries.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced for $70 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/21/2025 | 0

He prescribed braces and genetic tests for over 13,000 Medicare beneficiaries.

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Lab and University Resolve Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 01/16/2025 | 0

Physician orders were allegedly delayed to get around Medicare’s “14-day rule.”

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Telehealth Company Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 01/13/2025 | 0

Claims for psychotherapy sessions allegedly relied on false time records.

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Update: Owner of Addiction Treatment Chain Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 01/08/2025 | 0

Medicare was billed for 45-minute sessions when they were often five to 10 minutes.

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Woman Receives Scam Calls

By Maureen Patterson | 01/06/2025 | 0

One offered a leg brace. Another offered a cancer-detecting device.

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