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Doctor Sentenced to Over Eight Years

By Maureen Patterson | 02/26/2026 | 0
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She was paid almost $20 million for nonexistent procedures.

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Transplant Doctor Charged

By Maureen Patterson | 02/24/2026 | 0
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He allegedly cut patients off from lifesaving care without their knowledge.

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Lab Owner Pleads Guilty

By Maureen Patterson | 02/19/2026 | 0
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Call centers deceived Medicare beneficiaries to agree to tests.

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Ophthalmology Practices Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 02/12/2026 | 0
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Practices performed unnecessary transcranial Doppler ultrasounds on thousands of patients.

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Complaint Filed Against Hospitals and Doctor

By Maureen Patterson | 02/10/2026 | 0
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Feds say patients were held in the hospital longer than medically necessary.

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Man Sentenced for Leading Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 02/05/2026 | 0
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Doctors were impersonated to obtain narcotics.

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Kaiser Permanente Affiliates Pay $556 Million

By Maureen Patterson | 02/03/2026 | 0
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Feds say Kaiser pressured doctors to alter medical records.

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Doctor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 01/29/2026 | 2
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Claims were made on behalf of patients who did not need the medical treatment.

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Update: Pair Sentenced for Exploiting Adult Day Care Patients

By Mario Shtika | 01/27/2026 | 2
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Patient signatures allegedly forged on consent forms.

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Update: CEO Sentenced for $1 Billion Conspiracy

By Maureen Patterson | 01/13/2026 | 1
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Hundreds of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries were targeted.

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