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Doctor Charged with Submitting False Claims

By Mario Shtika | 05/06/2020 | 0

Scheme included vitamin C infusions for frontline workers and COVID-19 patients.

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Predators Pounce During Coronavirus

By Mario Shtika | 04/23/2020 | 0

One woman gave her information to someone she thought was with Medicare.

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Doctor Charged for Selling ‘Miracle Cure’

By Mario Shtika | 04/23/2020 | 0

He said it would offer COVID-19 immunity for at least six weeks.

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DME Company Operator Charged in Telemedicine Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 04/23/2020 | 0

He is part of an investigation that uncovered more than $410 million in fraudulent claims.

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Nursing Home Chain Settles for $10 Million

By Mario Shtika | 04/23/2020 | 0

Allegations involved rehabilitation therapy services.

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Man Arrested in COVID-19 and Genetic Cancer Testing Case

By Mario Shtika | 04/08/2020 | 0

He allegedly used the pandemic to expand his pre-existing kickback schemes.

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Coronavirus Scams Continue

By Mario Shtika | 03/20/2020 | 0

Learn how to protect yourself, your personal information, and your wallet.

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Doctor Charged in Over $120 Million Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 03/12/2020 | 0

It included allegedly administering injections that resulted in patient harm.

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FTC, FDA Warn of Coronavirus Treatment Scams

By Mario Shtika | 03/10/2020 | 0

Consumers are cautioned to look out for scammers taking advantage of virus fears.

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Urologist Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison

By Mario Shtika | 03/10/2020 | 0

Billings included visits miles apart at same time.

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