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Dermatology Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 07/09/2024 | 0
Person holding sore, red elbow area on their arm while wearing a white shirt.

Services were allegedly billed on days the doctor was not in the clinic.

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Update: Podiatrist Sentenced in Foot Bath Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 07/05/2024 | 0
Close-up of two feet showing dry, flaky, and irritated skin on the soles.

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
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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
Doctor holding an eye chart for vision testing, symbolizing medical examination.

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
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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
Assortment of colorful capsules and pills on a scientific background with chemical formulas.

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
Hands with handcuffs on a person wearing a dark suit, symbolizing arrest or detention.

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
Neon outline of a head with gears inside, symbolizing psychiatry or mental health care.

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

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Update: Felon Sentenced in DME Kickback Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 05/31/2024 | 0
Hand holding fan of US dollar bills against a dark background, symbolizing money or finance.

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
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Losses to Medicare exceeded $51 million.

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