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Doctor Sentenced in Telemarketing Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 08/21/2024 | 0
Hands holding a headset near a vehicle's dashboard, suggesting communication or monitoring.

Medicare was billed for fictitious doctor visits and exams plus fraudulent DME orders.

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Woman Sentenced for Identity Theft

By Maureen Patterson | 08/19/2024 | 0
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She used a stolen identity to apply for and to obtain government benefits.

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Update: Lab Owner Sentenced in COVID-19 Test Kit Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 08/16/2024 | 0
Two blue boxes of COVID-19 Self-Test kits stacked together, showing product packaging.

Lab allegedly filed $30 million in claims in five months.

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Man Accused in $12.4 Million COVID-19 Test Scam

By Maureen Patterson | 08/07/2024 | 0
Scientist in gloves handles COVID-19 test tubes in a rack for laboratory analysis.

Prosecutors say billing includes thousands of tests for dead people.

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Chiropractor Resolves Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 08/05/2024 | 0
Elderly woman with gray hair raises hand, smiling while seated in a wheelchair.

Companies did not perform surgery or implant neurostimulators.

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Doctor Sentenced for Durable Medical Equipment Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 07/29/2024 | 0
Man with knee brace uses ladder near white car outdoors.

She was paid to conduct patient consultations that never took place.

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Hospice Entities Settle Lawsuits

By Maureen Patterson | 07/24/2024 | 0
Green sign reading "Hospice" against a bright blue sky, with a white arrow pointing right.

Patients were allegedly ineligible for hospice benefits because they were not terminally ill.

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Skilled Nursing Facilities Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 07/16/2024 | 0
Wheelchair parked near a hospital bed in a bright, modern room.

The Grand admitted that employees implemented quotas that each of the 12 facilities was expected to reach.

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Dermatology Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 07/09/2024 | 0
Person holding sore, red elbow area on their arm while wearing a white shirt.

Services were allegedly billed on days the doctor was not in the clinic.

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Update: Podiatrist Sentenced in Foot Bath Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 07/05/2024 | 0
Close-up of two feet showing dry, flaky, and irritated skin on the soles.

The indictment alleges he chose medications for their anticipated reimbursement amount.

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