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Two Arrested for Hospice Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 08/27/2025 | 0
Green directional sign pointing right reads "Hospice" against a clear blue sky.

Many hospice patients were not terminally ill and rarely died.

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CVS Omnicare Ordered to Pay $949 Million

By Maureen Patterson | 08/25/2025 | 0
Orange pill bottles filled with white tablets scattered on a dark surface, indicating an order.

Allegations about prescriptions affected patients in more than 3,000 facilities.

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Woman Settles Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 08/21/2025 | 0
Stethoscope, "FALSE" stamp, and "DIAGNOSIS" blocks on a light blue background.

Agreement says she altered patients’ medical diagnoses.

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Professionals Charged in COVID-19 Test Billing Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 08/19/2025 | 0
Red coronavirus particles with spikes against a dark, teal background, labeled "Charged."

Indictment said people going to website for tests had to give insurance information.

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Update: Pair Sentenced in Hospice Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 08/12/2025 | 0
Golden statue of Lady Justice holding scales, symbolizing law and judgment.

Many patients only learned they were on hospice after being denied medical coverage.

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Dermatology Providers Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 08/07/2025 | 0
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The United States alleged upcoding in wound repair billing codes.

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Couple Sentenced for Fraud, Money Laundering

By Maureen Patterson | 08/05/2025 | 0
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Workers completed progress notes with information copied through dozens of records.

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Watch Out for Medicare Scams

By Maureen Patterson | 07/31/2025 | 0
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Protect yourself and Medicare by recognizing scams and what to do if you’re targeted.

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Update: Judges Reverse Acquittal

By Mario Shtika | 07/29/2025 | 0
Stock market graph overlaying a US dollar bill with coronavirus icon, symbolizing economic impact.

Prosecutors say his clinics charged for COVID tests with other services.

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Scammers Sound Like They’re Selling Health Insurance

By Maureen Patterson | 07/24/2025 | 0
Red distressed stamp graphic reading "DISCOUNT" with stars, implying a deceptive sale.

But they’re really selling a discount plan. Know what you’re buying.

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