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Telemedicine Doctor Pleads Guilty for False Statements

By Mario Shtika | 09/27/2022 | 0

He falsely certified medical necessity for DME or genetic tests for more than 2,000 patients.

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Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention

By Mario Shtika | 09/21/2022 | 0

Click in the graphic to see tips from Consumer Reports.

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Nurse Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Home Health Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 09/19/2022 | 0

Scheme included sham employment relationships with patients’ family members.

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Nurse Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Home Health Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 09/19/2022 | 0

Scheme included sham employment relationships with patients’ family members.

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American Senior Communities Agrees to Pay

By Mario Shtika | 08/25/2022 | 0

Complaint says already-covered services directly charged to Medicare.

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Doctor and Practice Resolve Fraud Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 08/19/2022 | 0

Claims were for surgically implanted neurostimulators.

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Eight Charged in $150 Million Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 08/11/2022 | 0

Indictment says elderly patients were targeted and recruited for genetic material.

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Skilled Nursing Facility Settles Rehab Claims

By Mario Shtika | 08/04/2022 | 0

A whistleblower, who is a physical therapist assistant, alleged they billed for services not provided.

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Specialty Pharmacy Agrees to Pay

By Mario Shtika | 07/27/2022 | 0

Allegations say they altered patient medical records.

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Dozens Charged for $1.2 Billion in Health Care Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 07/26/2022 | 0

Nationwide action combats telemedicine, genetic and cardiovascular testing, and DME fraud.

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