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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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Settlements Reached in Two False Claims Act Cases

By Mario Shtika | 02/26/2020 | 0

They resolve allegations of unnecessary rehabilitation and cardiac monitors.

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Home Health Agency Recruiter Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 02/12/2020 | 0

He received payments from agencies nationwide for info on beneficiaries.

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Telemed Owners Charged in Conspiracy

By Mario Shtika | 02/12/2020 | 0

Indictment shows scheme to receive kickbacks for orders of unnecessary braces.

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Doctor Found Guilty of $325 Million Health Care Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 01/28/2020 | 0

He falsely diagnosed patients with a lifelong disease and then treated them.

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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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