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Flex Card Scam Circulates

By Mario Shtika | 03/28/2023 | 0

Scam advertisements claim that Medicare is giving out flex cards.

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Man Sentenced to Over Six Years

By Mario Shtika | 03/22/2023 | 0

Company billed for testing regardless of medical necessity.

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Genetic Testing Case Settled

By Mario Shtika | 03/22/2023 | 0

Doctor allegedly had no medical relationship with patients.

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Fraudsters Become More Brazen

By Mario Shtika | 03/15/2023 | 0

CNBC interviews a felon and goes on location with federal agents.

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Psychiatrist Settles Claims

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 | 0

Allegations included intentionally pressuring patients to accept unnecessary treatments.

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Addiction Treatment Chain Operators Charged

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 | 0

They allegedly shortchanged patients out of much-needed counseling and treatment services.

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Doctor Charged in Scheme Exploiting Telemedicine

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 | 0

About 76% of Patel’s Medicare reimbursements were for telehealth-related claims.

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Beware of Misleading Medicare Marketing

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 | 0

Plans may make you think one plan is better for you than another.

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Ringleader of Opioid Scheme Gets 16.5 Years

By Mario Shtika | 02/22/2023 | 0

He played a critical role in developing and implementing “shots-for-pills” protocol.

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23 People Charged in $61.5 Million Schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/16/2023 | 0

They allegedly submitted claims for medically unnecessary home health services.

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