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Remote Patient Monitoring Company Settles Lawsuit

By Maureen Patterson | 07/17/2025 | 0
Elderly woman with blood pressure cuff seated at a desk, looking concerned or thoughtful.

Feds allege that company billed for services after failing to provide patients with devices that met requirements.

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Doctor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 07/15/2025 | 0
Elderly man holding lower back in pain outdoors among green trees.

She prescribed over 7,900 orthotic braces to more than 2,600 Medicare beneficiaries in six months.

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Largest Health Care Fraud Takedown in History Announced

By Maureen Patterson | 07/10/2025 | 0
2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown stats: $14.6B intended fraud loss, 324 defendants charged.

Criminal charges were filed against 324 defendants in 50 federal districts.

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Pharmacists Accused in Conspiracy

By Maureen Patterson | 07/08/2025 | 0
Pile of various colored pills and capsules scattered across a surface.

They allegedly paid cash to patients for expensive drugs that were unopened, then resold them.

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Physical Therapy Owner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 07/01/2025 | 0
Elderly person receiving physical therapy or assistance with an arm by a caregiver.

He billed as though services had been provided by licensed practitioners.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced for Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 06/27/2025 | 0
Man signing documents with a miniature house model on a desk, suggesting real estate or legal matters.

Documents say she knew home health agencies would falsify forms.

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Nurse Charged for Hospice Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 06/25/2025 | 0
Hand reaching to pull open a dark wood drawer, suggesting storage or organization.

She knocked on doors in retirement homes after hours and asked residents for information.

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Doctor Who Falsely Diagnosed Patients Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 06/23/2025 | 0
Arthritis text over colorful pills and a syringe, symbolizing joint pain treatment.

He said patients had lifelong, incurable conditions and gave them unnecessary treatments.

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Leader of Scheme Sentenced to 14 Months

By Maureen Patterson | 06/17/2025 | 0
White pills scattered near open orange pill bottles, suggesting medication or pharmaceuticals.

Prescriptions were obtained by doctor chasing and obtaining forged scripts.

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Update: Marketing Company Operators Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 06/10/2025 | 1
Headset and microphone on a black keyboard, ready for recording or calls.

Beneficiaries were called and pressured to agree to accept medical equipment.

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