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Avoid Fraud by Knowing the Signs

By Mario Shtika | 10/07/2022 | 0

Protect yourself, loved ones, and older adults.

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Radiology Services Company President Gets 15 Years

By Mario Shtika | 10/05/2022 | 0

He submitted claims for 151 purported X-ray services on dates after the patients had died.

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Man Pleads Guilty in Pharmacy Fraud Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 10/05/2022 | 0

Medicare beneficiaries were recruited to accept prescriptions they didn’t want or need.

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Telemedicine Doctor Pleads Guilty for False Statements

By Mario Shtika | 09/27/2022 | 0

He falsely certified medical necessity for DME or genetic tests for more than 2,000 patients.

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Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention

By Mario Shtika | 09/21/2022 | 0

Click in the graphic to see tips from Consumer Reports.

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Nurse Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Home Health Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 09/19/2022 | 0

Scheme included sham employment relationships with patients’ family members.

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Nurse Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Home Health Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 09/19/2022 | 0

Scheme included sham employment relationships with patients’ family members.

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American Senior Communities Agrees to Pay

By Mario Shtika | 08/25/2022 | 0

Complaint says already-covered services directly charged to Medicare.

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Pair Indicted for Exploiting Adult Day Care Patients

By Mario Shtika | 08/24/2022 | 0

Patient signatures allegedly forged on consent forms.

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Doctor and Practice Resolve Fraud Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 08/19/2022 | 0

Claims were for surgically implanted neurostimulators.

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