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Doctor Charged with Fraudulent Billing During Pandemic
He allegedly would sign for medical devices and COVID tests for people who didn’t need them.
National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Announced
It resulted in 193 defendants charged and over $2.75 billion in false claims.
Eye Doctor Settles Fraud Claims
Patient test readings were allegedly manipulated to look like certain eye care was needed.
Update: Hospice Owner Sentenced
Many patients, alive and thriving years later, never knew they were on hospice.
Update: Pharmacist Sentenced to Two Years
He allegedly billed Medicare for fraudulent prescriptions in the names of real patients.
Five Arrested in Hospice Case
The purported recipients of hospice services were not terminally ill.
Update: Psychiatrist Sentenced to Over Eight Years
He billed insurance for over 8,000 therapy sessions that didn’t exist.
Protect Your Medicare Number
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week raises awareness about Medicare imposters.
Doctor Convicted in $70 Million Scheme
He prescribed braces and genetic tests for over 13,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
Update: Felon Sentenced in DME Kickback Scheme
He and his conspirators allegedly caused losses to Medicare in excess of $11 million.
Man Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy
Losses to Medicare exceeded $51 million.
Update: Hospice Owner Sentenced to 20 Years
He caused Medicare to pay about $600 more per patient, per day, for months.