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Doctor, Practice Agree to Pay $700,000

03/04/2024

Allegations included upcoding, billing for “impossible days,” and billing for services not provided.

Doctor Charged in $20.7 Million Schemes

03/01/2024

He allegedly authorized COVID-19 tests and cancer genetic tests that patients did not want.

DME Supplier Settles Lawsuit Over Ventilators

02/26/2024

They admitted seeking monthly payments while aware that patients were not using devices.

Unwanted Catheters Billed to Medicare

02/13/2024

Analysis shows Medicare spending for urinary catheters soared last year.

Physician Assistant Convicted of Amniotic Fluid Scam

02/07/2024

U.S. attorney said he potentially endangered patients’ health.

Man Arrested for Role in Fraudulent Billing for DME

02/01/2024

Indictment says medical supply companies illegally submitted more than $17 million in claims to Medicare.

Update: Dentist, Billing Manager Sentenced

01/30/2024

Dental services were marketed as being covered by Medicare.

Former Pharmacy President Sentenced to Three Years

01/24/2024

Beneficiaries were targeted and pressured to try expensive medications.

Man Sentenced in DME Scheme

01/23/2024

Evidence said personal information purchased from call centers was used for doctors’ orders.

Clinics Resolve Allegations

01/19/2024

Fraud scheme involved using vulnerable or inexperienced staff to provide unnecessary, worthless care.

Pair Sentenced for Roles in Home Health Conspiracy

01/09/2024

Claims were submitted for services not rendered using lists of stolen patient identities.

Update: Judge Tosses Out Doctor’s Conviction

01/04/2024

Prosecutors say his clinics charged for COVID tests with other services.