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Unwanted Catheters Billed to Medicare

By Maureen Patterson | 02/13/2024 | 0
Medical tubing with a gauge resting on a ruler marked in millimeters for measurement.

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
Medical professional injects a person's upper arm with a syringe during a vaccination.

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
Pink piggy bank near a computer screen displaying "APPROVED MEDICAL CLAIM."

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 mirror and probe examining white teeth inside a mouth during an oral exam.

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
A brightly lit pharmacy aisle filled with shelves stocked high with various health and beauty products.

Beneficiaries were targeted and pressured to try expensive medications.

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Clinics Resolve Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 01/19/2024 | 0
"Medical Clinic" sign on a red brick building, framed by green bushes.

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
Warning sign over a striped background with "CONSPIRACY" text, suggesting danger or secret plots.

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

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Psychologist Sentenced to Over Two Years in Prison

By Maureen Patterson | 01/02/2024 | 0
Vintage black alarm clock showing time against a light mint green background.

He billed for more than 24 hours on 60 dates and for deceased patients.

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Update: Nurse Practitioner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 12/29/2023 | 1
Healthcare professional in scrubs writing on a clipboard in a bright hospital setting.

She never spoke to many patients for whom she signed prefilled orders for braces and genetic tests.

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Company Resolves Remote Cardiac Monitoring Case

By Maureen Patterson | 12/28/2023 | 0
EKG tracing leading to a cracked, red heart symbolizing heart problems or distress.

They allegedly disregarded written notes ordering a less expensive service.

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