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5 Warning Signs of a Medicare Scam

By Maureen Patterson | 05/30/2025 | 0

Scammers sound professional on the phone and create convincing materials.

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Woman Told She Was Losing Benefits

By Maureen Patterson | 05/29/2025 | 0

Caller claiming to be from Medicare tricked her into giving out Medicare number.

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Pain Company Pairs Prescriptions with Injections

By Maureen Patterson | 05/21/2025 | 1

Decade-long fraud scheme made millions by capitalizing on patients’ dependence on opioids.

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Insurance Agent Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 05/19/2025 | 0

He switched beneficiaries’ Medicare Advantage plans without permission.

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Remote Patient Monitoring Company Settles Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 05/16/2025 | 0

They allegedly paid a marketing service for beneficiary referrals.

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Update: Woman Sentenced for COVID-19 Test Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 05/14/2025 | 1

Nasal swab specimens for COVID-19 were also tested for respiratory pathogens.

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Woman Gives Medicare Number to Unknown Caller

By Maureen Patterson | 05/12/2025 | 0

SMP said to be suspicious of anyone offering free medical equipment.

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Feds File Complaint Against Insurance Companies

By Maureen Patterson | 05/08/2025 | 0

Medicare beneficiaries allegedly directed to plans that paid brokers the most in kickbacks.

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Update: Walgreens Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 05/06/2025 | 0

Complaint alleges that some patients died after overdosing shortly after filling unlawful prescriptions.

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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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