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Cancer Screening Investigated
Woman receives call about “free” test.
Cardiologist Agrees to Pay $5.8 Million
He was accused of billing for unnecessary cardiac stents.
Feds Say Man Took over $670,000 in Multi-state Scam
He allegedly threw pizza parties at nursing homes and homeless shelters to show products.
Podiatrist Convicted of Defrauding Medicare
She claimed to have provided routine nail care in nursing homes.
Man Sentenced in Genetic Testing Case
SMP became involved with the case a few years ago.
Hospital Authority Pays More Than $430,000
It resolves allegations tied to genetic testing panels.
Fraud Alert: Nationwide Brace Scam
Fraud scheme involves orthotic braces and other medical equipment.
24 Charged, 130 DME Companies Affected, $1.2 Billion Lost
Scheme involved kickbacks, bribes by DME companies.
Woman Sentenced for Fraud Case
“Seat warmers” answered phones in nearly empty offices.
Providers Plead Guilty to Fraudulent Billing Scheme
They unbundled to defraud health care insurers.
Upcoding Allegations Settled
Hospitals wrongly admitted patients and billed for expensive diagnoses.
Update: Ambulance Service Owner Sentenced
August 2018 story described nonemergency transports.