News Archives - Page 7 of 32 - Senior Medicare Patrol

Update: Doctor Sentenced in Medicare Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 12/26/2025 |

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.

Man Sentenced in Genetic Test Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 12/23/2025 |

Blue DNA helix structure overlaid with a digital network, featuring the word "Sentenced."

Medicare beneficiaries were targeted and induced to accept tests.

Update: Lab Owner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 12/17/2025 |

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.

Telemedicine Company Owner Indicted

By Maureen Patterson | 12/11/2025 |

Stethoscope and smartphone on light blue background, symbolizing medical technology or diagnosis.

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

Businessman Admits COVID Test Kit Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 12/08/2025 |

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.

Wound Care Companies Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 12/03/2025 |

Medical professional's gloved hands applying a bandage to an arm for treatment.

False medical records were allegedly created to support the scheme.

Psychologist Indicted

By Maureen Patterson | 12/01/2025 |

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.

Seven Charged in Hospice Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 11/26/2025 |

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.

Telemarketing Company Operators Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 11/24/2025 |

Desk with telephone, headset, laptop, suggesting a call center or office work setting.

They solicited Medicare beneficiaries for medically unnecessary cancer genetic testing.

Scammers Target Family Members

By Maureen Patterson | 11/17/2025 |

Family silhouette holding hands against a warm sunset sky, representing togetherness and connection.

It can be harder to detect and often more effective than contacting seniors directly.