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Hospice Fraud is a Booming Business

By Mario Shtika | 12/11/2020 | 0

Patients are being denied the care they desperately need.

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Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

By Mario Shtika | 12/02/2020 | 0

Falling for them may lead to life-threatening consequences.

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Man Admits Role in Schemes Related to Genetic Testing

By Mario Shtika | 11/30/2020 | 0

Patients were induced with $75 gift cards.

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Physician Sentenced for Fraud Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 11/30/2020 | 0

Patients were paid to receive home health care services.

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Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge

By Mario Shtika | 11/16/2020 | 0

She billed for longer visits than warranted and for individual instead of group visits.

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Update: Psychiatrist Who Pled Guilty is Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 11/16/2020 | 0

She billed for longer visits than warranted and for individual instead of group visits.

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Doctor Charged in Connection with Billing Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 11/16/2020 | 0

Investigation showed billings exceeding a day’s worth of services over 900 times.

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Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 11/16/2020 | 0

He hired people to go door to door for DNA swabs.

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Man Pleads Guilty in DME Case

By Mario Shtika | 11/05/2020 | 0

Claims included those for deceased patients and repeat claims for the same patients.

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Woman Falls for Medicare Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 10/21/2020 | 0

She warns about scammers on the prowl.

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