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Man Charged with Scheme Involving Medical Equipment

By Maureen Patterson | 10/02/2025 | 0
Man wearing a beige back support brace while standing indoors.

He and his company allegedly defrauded the Medicare Advantage program.

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Update: Home Health Agency Owner Sentenced

By Maureen Patterson | 09/29/2025 | 0
Medical record form with "Convicted" text overlay, suggesting legal or health documentation.

He forged signatures and submitted falsified medical records.

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Company Admits to Fraudulently Enrolling Beneficiaries and Identity Theft

By Maureen Patterson | 08/29/2025 | 0
Circuit board with glowing blue traces featuring a central "AI" symbol and an "Agreed" button.

They used an artificial intelligence-based health care management platform.

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Two Arrested for Hospice Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 08/27/2025 | 0
Green directional sign pointing right reads "Hospice" against a clear blue sky.

Many hospice patients were not terminally ill and rarely died.

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CVS Omnicare Ordered to Pay $949 Million

By Maureen Patterson | 08/25/2025 | 0
Orange pill bottles filled with white tablets scattered on a dark surface, indicating an order.

Allegations about prescriptions affected patients in more than 3,000 facilities.

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Woman Settles Allegations

By Maureen Patterson | 08/21/2025 | 0
Stethoscope, "FALSE" stamp, and "DIAGNOSIS" blocks on a light blue background.

Agreement says she altered patients’ medical diagnoses.

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Professionals Charged in COVID-19 Test Billing Fraud

By Maureen Patterson | 08/19/2025 | 0
Red coronavirus particles with spikes against a dark, teal background, labeled "Charged."

Indictment said people going to website for tests had to give insurance information.

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Nurse Convicted of Fraud Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 08/14/2025 | 1
Gavel striking a sounding block silhouette against an orange background, symbolizing judgment or conviction.

She falsely diagnosed patients to justify unnecessary tests and never reviewed test results.

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Update: Pair Sentenced in Hospice Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 08/12/2025 | 0
Golden statue of Lady Justice holding scales, symbolizing law and judgment.

Many patients only learned they were on hospice after being denied medical coverage.

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Dermatology Providers Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 08/07/2025 | 0
Hands applying a white bandage to an injured wrist or forearm outdoors.

The United States alleged upcoding in wound repair billing codes.

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