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Doctor Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison
He required patients to come to his office frequently.
Update: Physician Assistant Sentenced in Genetic Testing Scheme
He received $12, and later $15, for each purported consultation that he performed.
Callers Offer ‘Free’ Medical Devices
Scammers want to send you bad equipment or items you don’t want.
Scammers Call About ‘New’ Medicare Cards
They may use your Medicare number to make fake claims.
Medicare Scams Are Common This Time of Year
As Open Enrollment approaches, know the scams, the risks, and how to avoid them.
Company Resolves Liability in Patient Recruitment Scheme
Third-party insurance agents allegedly contacted seniors eligible for or enrolled in Medicare Advantage and delivered marketing messages.
Doctor Charged in Urine Drug Testing Scheme
Documents say nearly all patients were tested for over 22 classes of drugs.
Walgreens Agrees to Pay
Government says they submitted claims for prescriptions that were not picked up.
Government Files Suit Against Pain Institute
Complaint alleges that patients described being treated like cattle.
Doctor Settles DME Claims
He referred patients for more than 1,750 orthotic devices.
Medical Device Company Agrees to Pay
Government says they knowingly caused doctors to use incorrect codes for inflated reimbursement.
Callers Claim to be from Medicare
A couple talked with callers about pain, Medicare cards.