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Callers May Trick You into Answering the Phone

By Maureen Patterson | 07/11/2023 | 0

They want you to think they’re with a trusted provider or government agency.

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78 People Charged in $2.5 Billion in Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 07/06/2023 | 0

Enforcement actions include one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever prosecuted.

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Doctor Pleads Guilty to $1.9 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 06/23/2023 | 0

He prescribed durable medical equipment without speaking to patients.

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Doctor Sentenced for Fraudulent Claims

By Maureen Patterson | 06/22/2023 | 0

He submitted claims of procedures for multiple dates when they were performed on single dates.

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Doctor Charged in Telemarketing Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 06/16/2023 | 0

He allegedly reviewed orders for as little as 11 seconds before signing them.

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Feds Investigate COVID Test Kit Cases

By Mario Shtika | 06/13/2023 | 0

They’re just beginning to uncover the breadth of the fraud.

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Update: Man Sentenced in $134 Million COVID-19 Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 06/12/2023 | 0

Indictment alleged misuse of medical and personal information for claims.

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Woman’s Death Exposes $80 Million in Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 06/08/2023 | 0

Case shows the personal consequences of health care fraud.

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Update: Pharmacist Gets Two Years in Prison

By Mario Shtika | 06/08/2023 | 0

Beneficiaries received different drug creams than those billed to Medicare.

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Doctors Pay for Unsupported Diagnoses to MA Program

By Mario Shtika | 06/01/2023 | 0

Allegations say they misrepresented the severity of illnesses.

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