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Couple Charged in Psychotherapy Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 05/17/2023 | 0

Senior living facility residents allegedly invited to breakfast meetings to get their information.

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Wound Treatment Firm Settles Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 05/17/2023 | 0

They billed separately for E&M services that were included in wound care.

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Five Indicted in Psychotherapy Services Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 05/16/2023 | 0

Medicare beneficiaries allegedly recruited and required to sign blank sign-in sheets.

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Telemedicine Doctor Pleads Guilty

By Mario Shtika | 05/16/2023 | 0

He admitted ordering millions of dollars of unnecessary genetic tests and orthotic braces.

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Update: Vascular Surgeon Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 05/10/2023 | 0

He prepared inaccurate medical records to justify fraudulent billing.

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Marketing Company Owner Pleads Guilty

By Mario Shtika | 05/10/2023 | 0

Beneficiaries were pressured to try expensive medications, regardless of need.

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Medicare Cracks Down on Misleading Marketing Schemes

By Mario Shtika | 05/03/2023 | 0

Advertisements must specify which plans they want older adults to join.

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Rehab Hospital, Doctor Agree to Pay

By Mario Shtika | 05/03/2023 | 0

Feds allege that the doctor often put improper pressure on patients.

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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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