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Update: Podiatrist Sentenced in Foot Bath Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 07/05/2024 | 0

The indictment alleges he chose medications for their anticipated reimbursement amount.

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National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Announced

By Maureen Patterson | 06/28/2024 | 0

It resulted in 193 defendants charged and over $2.75 billion in false claims.

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Eye Doctor Settles Fraud Claims

By Maureen Patterson | 06/26/2024 | 0

Patient test readings were allegedly manipulated to look like certain eye care was needed.

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Update: Hospice Owner Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 06/24/2024 | 0

Many patients, alive and thriving years later, never knew they were on hospice.

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Update: Pharmacist Sentenced to Two Years

By Mario Shtika | 06/20/2024 | 0

He allegedly billed Medicare for fraudulent prescriptions in the names of real patients.

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Five Arrested in Hospice Case

By Maureen Patterson | 06/18/2024 | 0

The purported recipients of hospice services were not terminally ill.

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Update: Psychiatrist Sentenced to Over Eight Years

By Maureen Patterson | 06/11/2024 | 1

He billed insurance for over 8,000 therapy sessions that didn’t exist.

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Protect Your Medicare Number

By Maureen Patterson | 06/07/2024 | 0

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week raises awareness about Medicare imposters.

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Update: Felon Sentenced in DME Kickback Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 05/31/2024 | 0

He and his conspirators allegedly caused losses to Medicare in excess of $11 million.

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Man Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy

By Maureen Patterson | 05/28/2024 | 1

Losses to Medicare exceeded $51 million.

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