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Doctor, Practice Agree to Pay $700,000

By Maureen Patterson | 03/04/2024 | 0

Allegations included upcoding, billing for “impossible days,” and billing for services not provided.

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DME Supplier Settles Lawsuit Over Ventilators

By Maureen Patterson | 02/26/2024 | 1

They admitted seeking monthly payments while aware that patients were not using devices.

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Unwanted Catheters Billed to Medicare

By Maureen Patterson | 02/13/2024 | 0

Analysis shows Medicare spending for urinary catheters soared last year.

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Physician Assistant Convicted of Amniotic Fluid Scam

By Maureen Patterson | 02/07/2024 | 0

U.S. attorney said he potentially endangered patients’ health.

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Man Arrested for Role in Fraudulent Billing for DME

By Maureen Patterson | 02/01/2024 | 0

Indictment says medical supply companies illegally submitted more than $17 million in claims to Medicare.

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Update: Dentist, Billing Manager Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 01/30/2024 | 1

Dental services were marketed as being covered by Medicare.

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Former Pharmacy President Sentenced to Three Years

By Maureen Patterson | 01/24/2024 | 0

Beneficiaries were targeted and pressured to try expensive medications.

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Man Sentenced in DME Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/23/2024 | 0

Evidence said personal information purchased from call centers was used for doctors’ orders.

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Clinics Resolve Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 01/19/2024 | 0

Fraud scheme involved using vulnerable or inexperienced staff to provide unnecessary, worthless care.

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Pair Sentenced for Roles in Home Health Conspiracy

By Maureen Patterson | 01/09/2024 | 0

Claims were submitted for services not rendered using lists of stolen patient identities.

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