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Pharmacy Owner, Accountant Indicted

By Mario Shtika | 03/18/2021 | 0

Patients were allegedly offered medically unnecessary diabetic supplies and topical creams.

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Vascular Surgeon Resolves Charges

By Mario Shtika | 03/17/2021 | 0

U.S. attorney says he performed procedures on ESRD patients without justification.

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Treatment Facilities Resolve Kickback Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 03/12/2021 | 0

They allegedly provided free long-distance transportation to patients.

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CEO Sentenced to 15 Years for Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 03/11/2021 | 0

His policy administered back injections in exchange for opioid prescriptions.

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Doctor Gets 10 Years for Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 03/05/2021 | 0

Records were incinerated and treatment notes were altered.

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Medical Practice Resolves Fraud Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 03/05/2021 | 0

They improperly billed for asthma treatments they did not purchase or properly administer.

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Hospice Administrator Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 02/24/2021 | 0

He was also ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution.

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Woman Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges and Agrees to Civil Settlement

By Mario Shtika | 02/19/2021 | 0

Case involves billing for unnecessary durable medical equipment.

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Hospice CEO Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

By Mario Shtika | 02/10/2021 | 0

Evidence showed hospice marketed as a benefit “you don’t have to die to use.”

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Social Media is No Place for a Photo of Your Vaccination Card

By Mario Shtika | 02/08/2021 | 0

Don’t overshare information on social media networks.

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