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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
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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
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Indictment alleged misuse of medical and personal information for claims.

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Woman’s Death Exposes $80 Million in Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 06/08/2023 | 0
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Case shows the personal consequences of health care fraud.

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Update: Pharmacist Gets Two Years in Prison

By Mario Shtika | 06/08/2023 | 0
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Beneficiaries received different drug creams than those billed to Medicare.

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Doctors Pay for Unsupported Diagnoses to MA Program

By Mario Shtika | 06/01/2023 | 0
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Allegations say they misrepresented the severity of illnesses.

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People on Medicaid Targeted

By Mario Shtika | 05/31/2023 | 0
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Scams follow the end of the public health emergency.

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Nursing Home Settles Lawsuit

By Mario Shtika | 05/26/2023 | 0
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Residents were disenrolled from Medicare Advantage plans without consent.

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