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Chiropractor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

By Mario Shtika | 04/21/2021 | 0

Patients who thought they were receiving medical treatment received substandard care.

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Doctor Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 04/14/2021 | 0

He admitted to prescribing braces without examining and calling patients.

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Man Admits Role in $4.5 Million Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 04/12/2021 | 0

He took kickbacks from labs in exchange for referrals of patient DNA samples and genetic tests.

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Social Services Director Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 04/01/2021 | 0

She steered Medicare beneficiaries to certain home health agencies.

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Cardiologist Pays $2 Million

By Mario Shtika | 03/30/2021 | 0

Allegations related to excessive testing.

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Hospice CEO Pleads Guilty

By Mario Shtika | 03/26/2021 | 0

FBI agent says he preyed upon patients who didn’t have a true understanding of hospice.

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Scam Alert: Ignore Bogus COVID Vaccine Survey

By Mario Shtika | 03/24/2021 | 0

It’s a new trick to steal your money and personal information.

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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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