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Call Center Manager Convicted in ‘Doctor Chase’ Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/25/2023 | 1

Medical providers were tricked into authorizing medically unnecessary genetic tests.

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Eye Doctor Charged in Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/16/2023 | 1

He allegedly falsely diagnosed patients and directed harmful, excessive procedures.

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Specialty Pharmacy, CEO Settle Over Co-pays

By Maureen Patterson | 10/11/2023 | 1

BioTek allegedly induced patients to purchase its drugs and services.

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Update: Mobile Phlebotomy Company Owners Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 10/10/2023 | 0

They agreed to bill Medicare for nonreimbursable services and overstated mileage.

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Hospice Medical Director Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 10/05/2023 | 1

Marketers sometimes falsely told patients they had less than six months to live.

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Cognitive Center Clinic Owners Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 10/05/2023 | 1

Physician never saw or treated patients.

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Brace Yourself for Barrage of Commercials

By Maureen Patterson | 10/02/2023 | 1

During last year’s Medicare Open Enrollment, ads pushing Medicare Advantage plans ran 650,000 times.

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Pharmacy Operators Charged in $33 Million Conspiracy

By Maureen Patterson | 09/29/2023 | 1

Beneficiaries were allegedly called and pressured to try expensive medications.

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Doctor Convicted in $9.5 Million Conspiracy

By Maureen Patterson | 09/18/2023 | 1

He ordered cancer genetic tests for patients he hadn’t met.

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Psychiatry Practice, Owner Settle Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 09/18/2023 | 1

They allegedly improperly double counted time for services.

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