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Federal and State Agencies Crack Down on Illegal Telemarketers

By Maureen Patterson | 07/21/2023 | 0
Desk setup with a black telephone, headset, and open laptop in a bright workspace.

Enforcement actions include combatting robocalls and scam calls.

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Complaint Filed Against Lab Companies

By Maureen Patterson | 07/21/2023 | 0
Medical professional holding COVID-19 test kit and sample tube in blue gloves.

COVID-19 tests allegedly offered to nursing homes to bill for unnecessary or unperformed respiratory tests.

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Two Men Plead Guilty in $67 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 07/19/2023 | 0
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Medical providers were tricked into ordering medically unnecessary genetic testing.

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Doctor, Medical Practice Resolve Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 07/19/2023 | 0
Doctor's gloved hands examining a mole or skin spot on a patient's back.

Patients who refused skin biopsies would see their medications reduced.

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Callers May Trick You into Answering the Phone

By Maureen Patterson | 07/11/2023 | 0
Elderly Black man wearing glasses sits on a couch, looking at his smartphone.

They want you to think they’re with a trusted provider or government agency.

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78 People Charged in $2.5 Billion in Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 07/06/2023 | 0
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Enforcement actions include one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever prosecuted.

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Doctor Pleads Guilty to $1.9 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 06/23/2023 | 0
Physical therapist applying knee brace to patient's leg for support and rehabilitation.

He prescribed durable medical equipment without speaking to patients.

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Doctor Sentenced for Fraudulent Claims

By Maureen Patterson | 06/22/2023 | 0
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He submitted claims of procedures for multiple dates when they were performed on single dates.

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Feds Investigate COVID Test Kit Cases

By Mario Shtika | 06/13/2023 | 0
Three rapid antigen test kits lined up on a bright green background.

They’re just beginning to uncover the breadth of the fraud.

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Update: Man Sentenced in $134 Million COVID-19 Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 06/12/2023 | 0
Lab technician draws sample into vial near automated laboratory equipment.

Indictment alleged misuse of medical and personal information for claims.

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