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Feds Announce Action in COVID-19 Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 04/25/2023 | 0

Criminal charges brought against 18 defendants in nine federal districts.

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Update: Business Owner Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 04/24/2023 | 0

Many fraudulent orders contained falsified provider electronic signatures.

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Update: Doctors Sentenced in DME Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 04/24/2023 | 0

They collectively billed Medicare over $31 million.

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Home Health Care Company Owner Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 04/19/2023 | 0

He told employees to create “ghost notes” for patient files to make fraudulent claims appear legitimate.

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Man Sentenced for His Role in Selling Fraudulent Doctors’ Orders

By Mario Shtika | 04/19/2023 | 0

He created a website in which DME companies and others uploaded patient information.

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Man Sentenced for DME Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 04/18/2023 | 0
Person leans over, with hand on back brace.

Company would unlawfully obtain the personal identifying information of Medicare beneficiaries.

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Update: Marketer Sentenced to Over Three Years

By Mario Shtika | 04/14/2023 | 0

Trafficked information included beneficiary names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security and Medicare numbers.

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Update: Nurse Practitioner Gets Seven Years

By Mario Shtika | 04/14/2023 | 0

He admitted to fraudulently submitting claims for in-person services and waiving copayments.

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Man Sentenced for DME Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 04/04/2023 | 0

Company would unlawfully obtain the personal identifying information of Medicare beneficiaries.

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Update: Man Gets 17 Years for Multiple Charges

By Mario Shtika | 04/04/2023 | 0

Company offered free food for the Medicare information of low-income elderly parishioners.

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