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Criminals Use You to Steal from Health Care Programs

By Mario Shtika | 04/20/2022 | 0

A federal prosecution in Florida shows how.

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Whistleblowers File Suit Against Medicare Advantage Companies

By Mario Shtika | 04/15/2022 | 0

Industry says plans paid appropriately for the risk they take on.

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Hospital System Agrees to Pay $22.7 Million

By Mario Shtika | 04/15/2022 | 0

Medical personnel were concerned about patient safety for unnecessary neurosurgery.

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Doctor Convicted of Hospice Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 04/07/2022 | 0

Patients usually didn’t know they were being placed on hospice.

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Telemedicine Cases Rise During Pandemic

By Mario Shtika | 04/06/2022 | 3

NBC News gives an inside look at Health Care Fraud Strike Forces in action.

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Pharmacist Charged

By Mario Shtika | 03/29/2022 | 0

Scheme billed insurance for medications not dispensed.

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Nursing Home Resolves Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 03/23/2022 | 0

Accusations include pressuring therapists and patients.

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Patient Recruiter Pleads Guilty

By Mario Shtika | 03/16/2022 | 0

He coached beneficiaries who did not need services.

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People Report Medicare Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 03/08/2022 | 0

Medicare is not replacing paper cards with plastic ones.

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Couple Targeted in Cardiac DNA Test Scam

By Mario Shtika | 03/08/2022 | 0

They share a personal story that happens across the country.

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