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Feds Intervene in Medicare Advantage Lawsuits

08/05/2021

Companies allegedly pressured physicians to add diagnoses that patients did not have.

Free Genetic Test is Really Medicare Fraud

08/03/2021

Con artists claim to offer “free” genetic testing for heart conditions or cancer.

Couple Indicted for Genetic Testing Scheme

07/28/2021

Staff was allegedly told to stop collecting swabs when bribes payments were missed.

Rehab Company Settles Allegations

07/28/2021

This resolves allegations of unnecessary “Ultra High” levels of rehabilitation therapy at 11 facilities.

Doctor Gets Six Years for DME Fraud

07/28/2021

He pled guilty in case involving conglomerate of supply companies.

Woman Sentenced for Stealing Protected Health Information

07/27/2021

Stolen information was repackaged and sold to DME providers.

Rehabilitation Therapy Providers Agree to Pay $8.4 Million

07/14/2021

It resolves allegations for false claims in skilled nursing facilities.

Surgery Groups Agree to Pay $3.4 Million

07/01/2021

Agreement says procedures weren’t medically indicated or patients didn’t have kidney stones.

Nurse Practitioner Stole Doctors’ Identities

07/01/2021

He was sentenced to 20 years, ordered to pay $52 million in restitution.

Five Surprising Spots Where Fraudsters Lurk

06/22/2021

Medicare scams can show up when — and where — you least suspect them.

Four Charged in $20 Million Medicare Conspiracy

06/16/2021

They are accused of obtaining payment for unnecessary medical claims.

Former Chiropractor Convicted of Health Care Fraud

06/15/2021

She obtained personal information by attending health fairs.