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Medicare Fraud Affects Everyone

By Maureen Patterson | 05/28/2026 | 0
A group of people smile above a note that says Medicare Fraud Prevention Week 6/1 to 6/5.

Here’s what to know and what to do, including joining an online event June 5.

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Protect Yourself from DME Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 05/26/2026 | 0
A urinary catheter is shown.

Fraudulent durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers try to fly under the radar.

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Update: Former NFL Player Gets Over 16 Years

By Maureen Patterson | 05/21/2026 | 0

He billed Medicare for braces for amputees and for deceased beneficiaries.

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Doctor Resolves Genetic Testing Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 05/19/2026 | 0
A hand holds a test tube vial beside a strand of DNA.

Orders were allegedly based on brief telemedicine consultations and sometimes none.

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Pharmacy Owner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 05/14/2026 | 0
Three generic gift cards are stacked on top of each other.

He paid customers with supermarket gift certificates and cash.

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DME Owner Pleads Guilty

By Maureen Patterson | 05/12/2026 | 0
Hands hold a knee that has a knee sleeve on it.

Physicians had no legitimate doctor-patient relationships with beneficiaries.

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Update: Pharmacy Owner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 05/07/2026 | 0

He falsely included unique provider numbers on fraudulent claims.

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Surgeon Sentenced in Psychotherapy Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 05/05/2026 | 0
The word "psychotherapy" is on a keyboard.

Employees in Mexico, not medical providers, wrote purported patient progress notes.

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Man Pleads Guilty in Foot Bath Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 04/30/2026 | 0
A graphic shows a foot in a tub of water.

They knowingly ignored complaints from individuals who received foot baths.

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Nursing Assistant Sentenced in Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 04/28/2026 | 0
The word "nurse" is in the center of the picture with medical gloves, a stethoscope, and a tablet surrounding it.

Beneficiaries received orthotic braces without requesting or needing them.

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