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SMPs Help Uncover Scams

By Maureen Patterson | 11/17/2023 | 1
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Nationwide, SMP team members get stories directly from beneficiaries.

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Criminals Take Advantage of Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 11/13/2023 | 1

Many scams are a form of identity fraud.

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Doctor Convicted after Sham Home Health Visits

By Maureen Patterson | 11/09/2023 | 1

He referred patients for expensive and unneeded services.

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Scammers Swoop In with Medicare Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 11/03/2023 | 1

Protect yourself by learning to identify and fight common scams.

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Hospitalist Companies Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 11/01/2023 | 1

Allegations included upcoding inpatient hospital services.

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Update: Medical Tech Company President Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 10/31/2023 | 1

Scheme included $77 million in COVID-19 and allergy testing.

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Update: Doctor Must Pay $27 Million for False Claims

By Maureen Patterson | 10/27/2023 | 1

Doctor falsely claimed to Medicare that his patients suffered from heavy metal poisoning.

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Call Center Manager Convicted in ‘Doctor Chase’ Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/25/2023 | 1

Medical providers were tricked into authorizing medically unnecessary genetic tests.

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Eye Doctor Charged in Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 10/16/2023 | 1

He allegedly falsely diagnosed patients and directed harmful, excessive procedures.

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Specialty Pharmacy, CEO Settle Over Co-pays

By Maureen Patterson | 10/11/2023 | 1

BioTek allegedly induced patients to purchase its drugs and services.

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