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Eye Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud
Indictment says he fraudulently billed patients for surgeries not performed.
Three Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme
Company falsely told patients they had less than six months to live.
Man Pleads Guilty in Case Involving Genetic Testing
He went door to door in scrubs offering free DNA screening for cancer and other diseases.
Genetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend
Numerous reports say scammers are using “fear factor” messaging to vulnerable seniors.
Genetic Testing Company, Principals Agree to Pay $42.6 Million
Company also agrees to 25-year exclusion from federal health care programs.
Doctor Convicted in Device Adulteration Scheme
The $12 million scheme included repackaging single-use catheters.
‘Teledoctors’ Charged with Preying on Seniors
As telemedicine scams rise, feds crack an international scheme.
Pharmaceutical Company Targeting Elderly Admits Kickbacks
Feds say company instructed sales reps to provide false and misleading information.
Thirty Charged for Medically Unnecessary Services
Home health, prescription drugs, DME are among the areas cited.
Owner of Medical Marketing Company Convicted
Kickbacks made for DNA swabs from Medicare beneficiaries.
Play Self-defense Against Scams
Survey shows how people avoided scams.
Feds Crack Genetic Test Fraud
Scheme exploited seniors’ curiosity about genetic medicine.