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Doctor, Practice Agree to Pay $700,000
Allegations included upcoding, billing for “impossible days,” and billing for services not provided.
Doctor Charged in $20.7 Million Schemes
He allegedly authorized COVID-19 tests and cancer genetic tests that patients did not want.
DME Supplier Settles Lawsuit Over Ventilators
They admitted seeking monthly payments while aware that patients were not using devices.
Unwanted Catheters Billed to Medicare
Analysis shows Medicare spending for urinary catheters soared last year.
Physician Assistant Convicted of Amniotic Fluid Scam
U.S. attorney said he potentially endangered patients’ health.
Man Arrested for Role in Fraudulent Billing for DME
Indictment says medical supply companies illegally submitted more than $17 million in claims to Medicare.
Update: Dentist, Billing Manager Sentenced
Dental services were marketed as being covered by Medicare.
Former Pharmacy President Sentenced to Three Years
Beneficiaries were targeted and pressured to try expensive medications.
Man Sentenced in DME Scheme
Evidence said personal information purchased from call centers was used for doctors’ orders.
Clinics Resolve Allegations
Fraud scheme involved using vulnerable or inexperienced staff to provide unnecessary, worthless care.
Pair Sentenced for Roles in Home Health Conspiracy
Claims were submitted for services not rendered using lists of stolen patient identities.
Update: Judge Tosses Out Doctor’s Conviction
Prosecutors say his clinics charged for COVID tests with other services.