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Doctor Agrees to Pay Over $86,000

12/06/2022

He submitted E&M claims when only the COVID-19 vaccine was administered.

Ambulance Company Settles Allegations

11/30/2022

Many services did not meet Medicare requirements.

Senate Reveals Deceptive Marketing Practices

11/14/2022

Report finds a substantial increase in marketing materials and tactics to trick seniors.

Former Pain Management Doctor Pleads Guilty

11/09/2022

He required patients to submit to steroid injections, even when they caused more pain.

Pharmacist Convicted in Drug Diversion Scheme

10/27/2022

Drugs were not dispensed to beneficiaries but were sold on the black market.

Fraudsters Use Phones, Email to Con People

10/14/2022

Once they have Medicare numbers, they’re on their way to identity theft.

Durable Medical Equipment Owner Sentenced

10/14/2022

He contracted with marketers who placed ads that offered orthotic braces at no cost.

Avoid Fraud by Knowing the Signs

10/07/2022

Protect yourself, loved ones, and older adults.

Radiology Services Company President Gets 15 Years

10/05/2022

He submitted claims for 151 purported X-ray services on dates after the patients had died.

Man Pleads Guilty in Pharmacy Fraud Scheme

10/05/2022

Medicare beneficiaries were recruited to accept prescriptions they didn’t want or need.

Telemedicine Doctor Pleads Guilty for False Statements

09/27/2022

He falsely certified medical necessity for DME or genetic tests for more than 2,000 patients.

Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention

09/21/2022

Click in the graphic to see tips from Consumer Reports.