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FTC, FDA Warn of Coronavirus Treatment Scams

03/10/2020

Consumers are cautioned to look out for scammers taking advantage of virus fears.

Urologist Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison

03/10/2020

Billings included visits miles apart at same time.

Settlements Reached in Two False Claims Act Cases

02/26/2020

They resolve allegations of unnecessary rehabilitation and cardiac monitors.

Home Health Agency Recruiter Sentenced

02/12/2020

He received payments from agencies nationwide for info on beneficiaries.

Telemed Owners Charged in Conspiracy

02/12/2020

Indictment shows scheme to receive kickbacks for orders of unnecessary braces.

Doctor Found Guilty of $325 Million Health Care Fraud

01/28/2020

He falsely diagnosed patients with a lifelong disease and then treated them.

Two Cases Highlight Overbilling

01/28/2020

Doctors billed Medicare for more time than they spent with patients.

Spoofed Calls Meet their Match

01/15/2020

New law makes robocalls easier to identify.

‘New Era’ of Fraud Emerges

01/02/2020

Electronic health records may have flaws that endanger patients.

Doctor Used Foreign Drugs in Patients

12/19/2019

He pled guilty to charges including health care fraud.

Lab Owner Charged in Genetic Testing Case

12/05/2019

Feds say he and partners responsible for more than $127 million in claims.

Eye Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud

12/05/2019

Indictment says he fraudulently billed patients for surgeries not performed.