News Archives - Page 31 of 33 - Senior Medicare Patrol

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.

Medicare fraud schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/01/2023 |

Guide to common Medicare fraud schemes including scams, identity theft, and marketing violations.

Handout of Medicare fraud schemes tip sheets

Doctor Pays Over $1.8 Million

By Mario Shtika | 01/11/2023 |

Eye scan with concentric white circles overlaying a person's eye, symbolizing technology or analysis.

Allegations say she performed unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests.

Men Charged in Health Care Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 01/10/2023 |

Businessman in suit receives cash from an envelope on a white desk.

More than $107 million in fraudulent genetic testing claims were allegedly submitted.