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Update: Walgreens Agrees to Pay
Complaint alleges that some patients died after overdosing shortly after filling unlawful prescriptions.
Man Admits Role in $10 Million Scheme
Medicare beneficiaries were targeted for at-home cancer genetic tests.
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Chiropractor Pleads in COVID Scheme
Documents say he purchased fabricated recordings of individuals posing as beneficiaries.
Update: Doctor Sentenced for $70 Million Scheme
He prescribed braces and genetic tests for over 13,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
Lab and University Resolve Allegations
Physician orders were allegedly delayed to get around Medicare’s “14-day rule.”
Telehealth Company Agrees to Pay
Claims for psychotherapy sessions allegedly relied on false time records.
Update: Owner of Addiction Treatment Chain Sentenced
Medicare was billed for 45-minute sessions when they were often five to 10 minutes.
Woman Receives Scam Calls
One offered a leg brace. Another offered a cancer-detecting device.
Pharmacist Accused of Fraud, Identity Theft
Sometimes the pharmacies allegedly lacked the inventory to dispense drugs.
Medicare Advantage Insurer Agrees to Pay
Allegations included billing for exaggerated or nonexistent health conditions.
Nine Charged in $20 Million Pharmacy Scheme
Customers were allegedly paid in cash and medications to sell prescriptions back to the pharmacy.