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Man Admits Role in $10 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/29/2025 | 0

Medicare beneficiaries were targeted for at-home cancer genetic tests.

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Join FTC for Identity Theft Awareness Week

By Maureen Patterson | 01/27/2025 | 0

Join a daily event, share social media images, and view and share videos.

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Chiropractor Pleads in COVID Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/24/2025 | 0

Documents say he purchased fabricated recordings of individuals posing as beneficiaries.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced for $70 Million Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/21/2025 | 0

He prescribed braces and genetic tests for over 13,000 Medicare beneficiaries.

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Lab and University Resolve Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 01/16/2025 | 0

Physician orders were allegedly delayed to get around Medicare’s “14-day rule.”

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Telehealth Company Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 01/13/2025 | 0

Claims for psychotherapy sessions allegedly relied on false time records.

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Update: Owner of Addiction Treatment Chain Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 01/08/2025 | 0

Medicare was billed for 45-minute sessions when they were often five to 10 minutes.

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Woman Receives Scam Calls

By Maureen Patterson | 01/06/2025 | 0

One offered a leg brace. Another offered a cancer-detecting device.

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Pharmacist Accused of Fraud, Identity Theft

By Maureen Patterson | 01/02/2025 | 0

Sometimes the pharmacies allegedly lacked the inventory to dispense drugs.

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Medicare Advantage Insurer Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 12/31/2024 | 0

Allegations included billing for exaggerated or nonexistent health conditions.

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