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Update: Man Sentenced for $174 Million Conspiracy

By Maureen Patterson | 12/30/2025 | 0
Older woman wearing glasses uses a swab to clean her teeth, looking thoughtfully.

Aggressive telemarketing campaigns allegedly induced Medicare beneficiaries to agree to genetic testing.

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CVS Settles Lawsuit

By Maureen Patterson | 12/29/2025 | 0
Syringes and medical equipment showing a "Settled" label, suggesting lab testing or fluid analysis.

They admitted dispensing more insulin to patients than needed.

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Update: Doctor Sentenced in Medicare Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 12/26/2025 | 0
COVID-19 test kit, swab tube, and face mask on a light blue background.

He allegedly authorized COVID-19 tests and cancer genetic tests that patients did not want.

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Man Sentenced in Genetic Test Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 12/23/2025 | 0
Blue DNA helix structure overlaid with a digital network, featuring the word "Sentenced."

Medicare beneficiaries were targeted and induced to accept tests.

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Update: Lab Owner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 12/17/2025 | 0
Influenza virus illustration with red spikes against a gray background, labeled "Charged."

Medicare was billed for COVID tests that were never legitimately ordered or performed.

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Telemedicine Company Owner Indicted

By Maureen Patterson | 12/11/2025 | 0
Stethoscope and smartphone on light blue background, symbolizing medical technology or diagnosis.

Providers allegedly did not treat beneficiaries or use test results for treatment.

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Businessman Admits COVID Test Kit Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 12/08/2025 | 0
COVID-19 antigen and salivary test kits laid out on a beige fabric surface.

Test kits were sent to patients who had not requested them.

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Wound Care Companies Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 12/03/2025 | 0
Medical professional's gloved hands applying a bandage to an arm for treatment.

False medical records were allegedly created to support the scheme.

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Psychologist Indicted

By Maureen Patterson | 12/01/2025 | 0
Gears inside a silhouette of a head, symbolizing complex thought or legal proceedings.

She allegedly billed insurers thousands of hours for services that never took place.

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Seven Charged in Hospice Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 11/26/2025 | 0
White number 7 on a textured red track surface with "Charged" text.

Feds say hospice services were provided to patients who were not terminally ill.

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