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Doctor Agrees to Pay Over $86,000
He submitted E&M claims when only the COVID-19 vaccine was administered.
Ambulance Company Settles Allegations
Many services did not meet Medicare requirements.
Senate Reveals Deceptive Marketing Practices
Report finds a substantial increase in marketing materials and tactics to trick seniors.
Former Pain Management Doctor Pleads Guilty
He required patients to submit to steroid injections, even when they caused more pain.
Pharmacist Convicted in Drug Diversion Scheme
Drugs were not dispensed to beneficiaries but were sold on the black market.
Fraudsters Use Phones, Email to Con People
Once they have Medicare numbers, they’re on their way to identity theft.
Durable Medical Equipment Owner Sentenced
He contracted with marketers who placed ads that offered orthotic braces at no cost.
Avoid Fraud by Knowing the Signs
Protect yourself, loved ones, and older adults.
Radiology Services Company President Gets 15 Years
He submitted claims for 151 purported X-ray services on dates after the patients had died.
Man Pleads Guilty in Pharmacy Fraud Scheme
Medicare beneficiaries were recruited to accept prescriptions they didn’t want or need.
Telemedicine Doctor Pleads Guilty for False Statements
He falsely certified medical necessity for DME or genetic tests for more than 2,000 patients.
Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention
Click in the graphic to see tips from Consumer Reports.