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Doctor Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison

By Mario Shtika | 11/23/2021 | 0

He performed unnecessary surgical procedures on patients.

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Telemarketing Owners Sentenced to Prison

By Mario Shtika | 11/12/2021 | 0

Company targeted elderly for unnecessary equipment and genetic testing orders.

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Mobile Medical Practice Doctor Indicted

By Mario Shtika | 11/03/2021 | 0

He allegedly created false medical records to conceal fraudulent billing.

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Sleep Disorder Clinic Owner Indicted

By Mario Shtika | 11/01/2021 | 0

Clinic allegedly billed for sleep tests not performed.

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Providers Charged in Over $20 Million Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 10/22/2021 | 0

Patients were allegedly paid for their involvement.

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Woman Targeted in ‘Gold Chip’ Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 10/06/2021 | 0

Medicare cards don’t have chips.

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Two Arrested for Health Care Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 10/01/2021 | 0

They allegedly sought people in boarding homes and senior living for hospice.

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Criminal Charges Involve Over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

By Mario Shtika | 09/21/2021 | 0

Telemedicine, COVID-19, “sober homes,” and opioids top charges in 31 federal districts.

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Psychotherapy Services Provider Agrees to Pay

By Mario Shtika | 09/10/2021 | 0

Allegations included upcoding sessions at nursing homes and facilities.

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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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