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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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Ambulance Company Settles Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 11/30/2022 | 0

Many services did not meet Medicare requirements.

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Senate Reveals Deceptive Marketing Practices

By Mario Shtika | 11/14/2022 | 0

Report finds a substantial increase in marketing materials and tactics to trick seniors.

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Former Pain Management Doctor Pleads Guilty

By Mario Shtika | 11/09/2022 | 0

He required patients to submit to steroid injections, even when they caused more pain.

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Pharmacist Convicted in Drug Diversion Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 10/27/2022 | 0

Drugs were not dispensed to beneficiaries but were sold on the black market.

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