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Update: Hospice Owner Sentenced to 20 Years

By Maureen Patterson | 05/22/2024 | 1
Stethoscope on wood surface above wooden block letters spelling "HOSPICE."

He caused Medicare to pay about $600 more per patient, per day, for months.

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Ophthalmologist Sentenced to Prison

By Maureen Patterson | 05/17/2024 | 0
Stereoscope with red and black eyepieces, labeled "Sentenced."

He and his co-conspirator used false patient diagnoses to order unnecessary brain scans.

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Ear Doctor Settles Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 05/14/2024 | 0
Audiologist fitting hearing aids into an older woman's ear during a consultation.

Physician assistant services allegedly billed like they were performed by a physician.

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Update: Psychiatrist Found Not Guilty of Health Care Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 05/13/2024 | 0
Clock face showing "24hrs" with hands indicating a specific time on a white dial.

Indictment included billing for dead patients and the same patient at the same time in different places.

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Update: Lab Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

By Mario Shtika | 05/09/2024 | 0
DNA double helix structure illustrating genetic code and biological science concepts.

Labs allegedly submitted unnecessary genetic cancer screening tests to Medicare.

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Company Agrees to Pay $4.2 Million

By Maureen Patterson | 05/07/2024 | 0
Green directional sign pointing right to "Hospice" against a clear blue sky.

Allegations included false claims and overpayments for the care of hospice patients.

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Feds Warn About Urinary Catheter Scams

By Maureen Patterson | 05/02/2024 | 0
Stacked sterile medical syringes in clear plastic packaging, labeled "Warning."

A caller claiming to work for Medicare wants the enrollee’s Medicare number.

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Update: Nurse Practitioner Settles DME Lawsuit

By Maureen Patterson | 04/30/2024 | 0
Rolled white bandage with beige straps on a brown surface.

Prescriptions were allegedly based on falsified medical records filled out by telemarketers.

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Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to Four Years

By Maureen Patterson | 04/29/2024 | 0
Assortment of colorful pills and capsules scattered on a clear surface.

He paid illegal kickbacks to patients to use their billing information.

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Clinic Owner Sentenced for Orchestrating $15 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 04/26/2024 | 0
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She falsified medical records to make it appear that patients were sicker than they actually were.

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