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Health System Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 11/21/2024 | 0
Hospital Entrance and Emergency Department signs on a building exterior.

The government alleged that emergency visits were falsely coded.

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Avoid Scams During Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 11/18/2024 | 0
Warning graphic advising against giving personal info to unexpected callers claiming to be from Medicare.

Scammers often pretend to be from or connected to Medicare.

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Update: Lab Owner Convicted in Fraud Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 11/14/2024 | 0
Glowing double helix DNA structure against a dark, ethereal background.

Complaint alleged he paid kickbacks for the solicitation of genetic tests.

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Former Plastic Surgeon Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 11/12/2024 | 0
Medical professional examines woman's face during a procedure, suggesting skin treatment or assessment.

He allegedly claimed that cosmetic procedures were medically necessary and more complicated than those performed.

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Business Owner Convicted

By Maureen Patterson | 11/07/2024 | 0
Medical professional injects vaccine with syringe while wearing gloves against a light background.

Patients who refused injections risked being turned away and suffering medication withdrawals.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced in $54 Million Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 11/05/2024 | 0
Doctor's stethoscope held over a laptop keyboard during a consultation or remote checkup.

Beneficiaries were targeted by telemarketing campaigns and at health fairs.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced for Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 10/30/2024 | 0
Doctor in white coat using a tablet while working at a desk with a laptop.

He admitted to falsely creating patient records to conceal and avoid detection.

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Former Pharmacist Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 10/25/2024 | 0
Collection of amber glass vials with brown caps, symbolizing a legal verdict or judgment.

She billed for medications that were not dispensed to customers.

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Business Owner Convicted in $160 Million Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/24/2024 | 0
Fax machine control panel with a button icon, suggesting document transmission or faxing.

He targeted elderly diabetic patients who are dependent on diabetic testing supplies.

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Scam May Risk People’s Health

By Maureen Patterson | 10/18/2024 | 0
Elderly man wearing a neck brace touches his jaw, suggesting pain or injury.

They receive neck, back, and other braces without seeing a doctor.

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