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Woman Arrested for Roles in COVID-19, Cancer Genetic Testing

By Mario Shtika | 05/21/2020 | 0

Complaint alleges she agreed to be paid kickbacks on a per-test basis for COVID-19 tests.

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Man Pleads Guilty in Genetic Testing Case

By Mario Shtika | 05/21/2020 | 0

He and others acquired DNA samples and Medicare information from hundreds.

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Doctor Faces Federal Civil False Claims Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 05/06/2020 | 0

Complaint says he accepted kickbacks for sending pharmacogenomics testing orders.

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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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