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Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted

By Mario Shtika | 02/08/2023 | 0

They billed for expensive support systems but provided recliner chairs.

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Medicare fraud schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/01/2023 | 0

Handout of Medicare fraud schemes tip sheets

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Doctor Pays Over $1.8 Million

By Mario Shtika | 01/11/2023 | 0

Allegations say she performed unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests.

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Men Charged in Health Care Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 01/10/2023 | 0

More than $107 million in fraudulent genetic testing claims were allegedly submitted.

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Doctor Sentenced for Medicare Billing Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 01/09/2023 | 0

Medical procedures were never actually performed.

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Lab Owner Convicted in $463 Million Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 12/22/2022 | 0

Patients did not need genetic and other laboratory tests.

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Two Arrested for Pharmacy Kickback Schemes

By Mario Shtika | 12/22/2022 | 0

They allegedly paid illegal kickbacks and bribes to beneficiaries.

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Medical Equipment CEO Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 12/14/2022 | 0

She caused her companies to bill Medicare for more than $50 million.

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Guide Helps You Pick a Hospice, Spot Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 12/07/2022 | 0

Hospice fraud is a top area for criminal recoveries.

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Doctor Agrees to Pay Over $86,000

By Mario Shtika | 12/06/2022 | 0

He submitted E&M claims when only the COVID-19 vaccine was administered.

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