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U.S. Files Claims Against Fresenius Vascular Care

By Mario Shtika | 07/19/2022 | 0

Company allegedly performed unnecessary, painful procedures on dialysis patients.

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Health Care Company CEO Pleads Guilty

By Mario Shtika | 07/12/2022 | 0

Companies billed Medicare for over 400 dead people.

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Nurse Practitioner Working for Telemed Company Pleads Guilty in DME Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 07/07/2022 | 0

He admitted making false claims in medical records.

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Medicare Coverage Allegedly Switched Without Consent

By Mario Shtika | 07/06/2022 | 0

Civil lawsuit, filed and settled, says groups switched residents’ coverage to boost Medicare payments.

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Medicare Coverage Allegedly Switched Without Consent

By Mario Shtika | 07/06/2022 | 0

Civil lawsuit, filed and settled, says groups switched residents’ coverage to boost Medicare payments.

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Telemarketing Company Owner Gets 14 Years

By Mario Shtika | 06/24/2022 | 0

He used companies to market genetic tests and sell prescriptions.

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Sleep Testing Company Settles Federal Lawsuit

By Mario Shtika | 06/23/2022 | 0

Company allegedly unlawfully multiplied the copays from Medicare beneficiaries.

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Former Home Health Care Company Owner Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 06/22/2022 | 0

Company submitted claims to Medicare for services not rendered or for less treatment.

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Molecular Science Company Settles Case

By Mario Shtika | 06/17/2022 | 0

Caris allegedly circumvented a 14-day rule for lab tests in a nationwide scheme.

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Companies Accused of Making Patients Appear Sicker

By Mario Shtika | 06/10/2022 | 3

Lawsuits allege they cheated the system for an unfair profit.

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