News Archives - Page 29 of 31 - Senior Medicare Patrol

Flex Card Scam Circulates

By Mario Shtika | 03/28/2023 |

Yellow debit card next to a metallic gold textured surface with embossed numbers and letters.

Scam advertisements claim that Medicare is giving out flex cards.

Man Sentenced to Over Six Years

By Mario Shtika | 03/22/2023 |

Clipboard with medical test options and barcode, ready for a signature or checkmark.

Company billed for testing regardless of medical necessity.

Genetic Testing Case Settled

By Mario Shtika | 03/22/2023 |

DNA helix with a glowing, golden-orange nucleus or protein structure integrated into the strands.

Doctor allegedly had no medical relationship with patients.

Fraudsters Become More Brazen

By Mario Shtika | 03/15/2023 |

Person holding a white mask shakes hands with a man in a dark suit.

CNBC interviews a felon and goes on location with federal agents.

Psychiatrist Settles Claims

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 |

Stethoscope placed on a realistic model of a human brain against a light blue background.

Allegations included intentionally pressuring patients to accept unnecessary treatments.

Addiction Treatment Chain Operators Charged

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 |

Felt tag reading "Addiction" rests on a pile of white pills.

They allegedly shortchanged patients out of much-needed counseling and treatment services.

Doctor Charged in Scheme Exploiting Telemedicine

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 |

Tablet on wood desk with stethoscope and keyboard nearby, suggesting medical or health app use.

About 76% of Patel’s Medicare reimbursements were for telehealth-related claims.

Beware of Misleading Medicare Marketing

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 |

Signpost with arrows pointing to "Inform" (green) and "Mislead" (red).

Plans may make you think one plan is better for you than another.

23 People Charged in $61.5 Million Schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/16/2023 |

Stethoscope near a small white house with a red roof, symbolizing healthcare or home care.

They allegedly submitted claims for medically unnecessary home health services.

Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted

By Mario Shtika | 02/08/2023 |

Three beige recliner chairs with fabric upholstery shown against a white background.

They billed for expensive support systems but provided recliner chairs.