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Four Charged in $20 Million Medicare Conspiracy

By Mario Shtika | 06/16/2021 | 0

They are accused of obtaining payment for unnecessary medical claims.

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Former Chiropractor Convicted of Health Care Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 06/15/2021 | 0

She obtained personal information by attending health fairs.

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Skilled Nursing Facility Chain to Pay $11.2 Million

By Mario Shtika | 06/07/2021 | 0

It resolves allegations about unnecessary therapy and substandard skilled nursing.

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Woman Admits Taking Part in Telemedicine Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 06/03/2021 | 0

Scheme led to fraudulent reimbursements for DME and genetic testing.

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Feds Charge 14 in Schemes that Exploited Pandemic

By Mario Shtika | 05/28/2021 | 0

The COVID-19-related fraud schemes exceeded $143 million in losses.

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Doctor Charged in $6 Million Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 05/19/2021 | 0

Authorities say she falsely certified patients for home health care.

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Telemarketing Company Owners Charged

By Mario Shtika | 05/11/2021 | 0

Indictment alleges $46 million in claims to Medicare.

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A Guide to Reducing Robocalls

By Mario Shtika | 05/07/2021 | 0

Follow these simple steps to cut back on calls.

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Five Charged in Orthotic Brace Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 05/04/2021 | 0

The complaint alleges call centers enticed beneficiaries to accept braces.

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Nurse Practitioners Admit to Telemedicine Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 05/03/2021 | 0

They were among those charged with submitting more than $6 billion in false and fraudulent claims.

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