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Update: Doctor Convicted in Botox Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 06/17/2026 | 2
Doctor administers injection to older man's forehead during a medical procedure.

Injections were allegedly medically unnecessary and never provided.

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Seniors Offered ‘Free’ Genetic Testing

By Maureen Patterson | 06/11/2026 | 0
A male figure knocks at a door.

Be careful about unsolicited calls from someone who is not your doctor.

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Two Sentenced for $522 Million Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 06/09/2026 | 0
Rows of prison cells inside a prison.

Beneficiaries were targeted and induced to provide insurance information.

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June 1-5 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week

By Maureen Patterson | 06/02/2026 | 0
The words "Medicare Fraud Prevention Week June 1-5" show above the SMP logo.

Here’s how Americans can help protect themselves and Medicare.

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Medicare Fraud Affects Everyone

By Maureen Patterson | 05/28/2026 | 0
A group of people smile above a note that says Medicare Fraud Prevention Week 6/1 to 6/5.

Here’s what to know and what to do, including joining an online event June 5.

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Protect Yourself from DME Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 05/26/2026 | 0
A urinary catheter is shown.

Fraudulent durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers try to fly under the radar.

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Update: Former NFL Player Gets Over 16 Years

By Maureen Patterson | 05/21/2026 | 0
Football on green turf with yard line markings, suggesting a game or sports context.

He billed Medicare for braces for amputees and for deceased beneficiaries.

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Doctor Resolves Genetic Testing Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 05/19/2026 | 0
A hand holds a test tube vial beside a strand of DNA.

Orders were allegedly based on brief telemedicine consultations and sometimes none.

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Pharmacy Owner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 05/14/2026 | 0
Three generic gift cards are stacked on top of each other.

He paid customers with supermarket gift certificates and cash.

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DME Owner Pleads Guilty

By Maureen Patterson | 05/12/2026 | 0
Hands hold a knee that has a knee sleeve on it.

Physicians had no legitimate doctor-patient relationships with beneficiaries.

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