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Two Cases Highlight Overbilling

By Mario Shtika | 01/28/2020 | 0

Doctors billed Medicare for more time than they spent with patients.

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‘New Era’ of Fraud Emerges

By Mario Shtika | 01/02/2020 | 0

Electronic health records may have flaws that endanger patients.

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Doctor Used Foreign Drugs in Patients

By Mario Shtika | 12/19/2019 | 0

He pled guilty to charges including health care fraud.

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Lab Owner Charged in Genetic Testing Case

By Mario Shtika | 12/05/2019 | 0

Feds say he and partners responsible for more than $127 million in claims.

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Eye Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 12/05/2019 | 1

Indictment says he fraudulently billed patients for surgeries not performed.

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Three Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 11/20/2019 | 0

Company falsely told patients they had less than six months to live.

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Man Pleads Guilty in Case Involving Genetic Testing

By Mario Shtika | 11/07/2019 | 0

He went door to door in scrubs offering free DNA screening for cancer and other diseases.

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Genetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend

By Mario Shtika | 10/23/2019 | 0

Numerous reports say scammers are using “fear factor” messaging to vulnerable seniors.

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Genetic Testing Company, Principals Agree to Pay $42.6 Million

By Mario Shtika | 10/21/2019 | 0

Company also agrees to 25-year exclusion from federal health care programs.

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Doctor Convicted in Device Adulteration Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 10/21/2019 | 0

The $12 million scheme included repackaging single-use catheters.

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