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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
Stack of various US dollar bills featuring historical figures and architectural scenes.

Losses to Medicare exceeded $51 million.

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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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