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Scams Surge During Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 11/11/2025 | 0

Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails, or visits and use trusted resources.

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Men Charged for $34.8 Millon Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 11/06/2025 | 0

Thousands of beneficiaries were targeted with deceptive and aggressive telemarketing campaigns.

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Update: Doctor Convicted in Telemarketing Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 11/04/2025 | 0

He allegedly reviewed orders for as little as 11 seconds before signing them.

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Medicare Fraud Becomes More Sophisticated

By Maureen Patterson | 10/30/2025 | 0

Scammers exploit technology and fear.

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Man Gets Almost Five Years in Hospice Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/28/2025 | 0

Purported hospice services were billed in the names of deceased doctors.

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Protect Yourself During Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 10/22/2025 | 0

The Federal Trade Commission gives advice.

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Marketer Sentenced to Almost Five Years

By Maureen Patterson | 10/20/2025 | 0

Medicare beneficiaries were recruited at grocery stores, pharmacies, or car dealerships.

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Update: Pair Sentenced in Wound Grafts Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/16/2025 | 0

They allegedly targeted elderly Medicare patients, many terminally ill in hospice care.

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Clinic Agrees to Pay Over $2.8 Million

By Maureen Patterson | 10/13/2025 | 0

It allegedly unbundled a panel test and billed for each individual test.

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Scammers Ramp Up for Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 10/08/2025 | 0

Know scam tactics and how to protect yourself.

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