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Actions Taken in Operation ‘Happy Clickers’

By Mario Shtika | 09/07/2021 | 0

Investigation reflects habits of approving orders with little to no review.

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Employee Stops Gift Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 09/07/2021 | 0

No legitimate organization will ask for payment in gift cards.

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Company Owner Charged for $784 Million Health Care Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 09/03/2021 | 0

It’s one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes ever charged by the Justice Department.

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Feds Intervene in Medicare Advantage Lawsuits

By Mario Shtika | 08/05/2021 | 0

Companies allegedly pressured physicians to add diagnoses that patients did not have.

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Free Genetic Test is Really Medicare Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 08/03/2021 | 0

Con artists claim to offer “free” genetic testing for heart conditions or cancer.

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Couple Indicted for Genetic Testing Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 07/28/2021 | 0

Staff was allegedly told to stop collecting swabs when bribes payments were missed.

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Rehab Company Settles Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 07/28/2021 | 0

This resolves allegations of unnecessary “Ultra High” levels of rehabilitation therapy at 11 facilities.

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Doctor Gets Six Years for DME Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 07/28/2021 | 0

He pled guilty in case involving conglomerate of supply companies.

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Woman Sentenced for Stealing Protected Health Information

By Mario Shtika | 07/27/2021 | 0

Stolen information was repackaged and sold to DME providers.

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Rehabilitation Therapy Providers Agree to Pay $8.4 Million

By Mario Shtika | 07/14/2021 | 0

It resolves allegations for false claims in skilled nursing facilities.

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