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SMPs Help Uncover Scams

11/17/2023

Nationwide, SMP team members get stories directly from beneficiaries.

Criminals Take Advantage of Open Enrollment

11/13/2023

Many scams are a form of identity fraud.

Doctor Convicted after Sham Home Health Visits

11/09/2023

He referred patients for expensive and unneeded services.

Scammers Swoop In with Medicare Open Enrollment

11/03/2023

Protect yourself by learning to identify and fight common scams.

Hospitalist Companies Agree to Pay

11/01/2023

Allegations included upcoding inpatient hospital services.

Update: Medical Tech Company President Sentenced

10/31/2023

Scheme included $77 million in COVID-19 and allergy testing.

Update: Doctor Must Pay $27 Million for False Claims

10/27/2023

Doctor falsely claimed to Medicare that his patients suffered from heavy metal poisoning.

Marketing Company Owner Pleads Guilty

10/26/2023

Beneficiaries were called and pressured to agree to accept medical equipment.

Call Center Manager Convicted in ‘Doctor Chase’ Scheme

10/25/2023

Medical providers were tricked into authorizing medically unnecessary genetic tests.

Eye Doctor Charged in Scheme

10/16/2023

He allegedly falsely diagnosed patients and directed harmful, excessive procedures.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $359 Million Fraud

10/13/2023

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

Specialty Pharmacy, CEO Settle Over Co-pays

10/11/2023

BioTek allegedly induced patients to purchase its drugs and services.