News

Woman’s Death Exposes $80 Million in Fraud

06/08/2023

Case shows the personal consequences of health care fraud.

Update: Pharmacist Gets Two Years in Prison

06/08/2023

Beneficiaries received different drug creams than those billed to Medicare.

Doctors Pay for Unsupported Diagnoses to MA Program

06/01/2023

Allegations say they misrepresented the severity of illnesses.

People on Medicaid Targeted

05/31/2023

Scams follow the end of the public health emergency.

Nursing Home Settles Lawsuit

05/26/2023

Residents were disenrolled from Medicare Advantage plans without consent.

Couple Charged in Psychotherapy Scheme

05/17/2023

Senior living facility residents allegedly invited to breakfast meetings to get their information.

Wound Treatment Firm Settles Allegations

05/17/2023

They billed separately for E&M services that were included in wound care.

Five Indicted in Psychotherapy Services Scheme

05/16/2023

Medicare beneficiaries allegedly recruited and required to sign blank sign-in sheets.

Telemedicine Doctor Pleads Guilty

05/16/2023

He admitted ordering millions of dollars of unnecessary genetic tests and orthotic braces.

Update: Vascular Surgeon Sentenced

05/10/2023

He prepared inaccurate medical records to justify fraudulent billing.

Marketing Company Owner Pleads Guilty

05/10/2023

Beneficiaries were pressured to try expensive medications, regardless of need.

Medicare Cracks Down on Misleading Marketing Schemes

05/03/2023

Advertisements must specify which plans they want older adults to join.