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Psychiatry Practice, Owner Settle Allegations
They allegedly improperly double counted time for services.
Providers Charged in ‘Specialty’ Drug Scheme
Prescriptions were allegedly written in the names of “patients” the defendants knew.
Doctor Sentenced to Seven Years
He altered progress visit notes in patient medical records to justify higher billing rates.
Feds Announce COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Action
They also announced the launch of two additional COVID-19 fraud strike forces.
Lab Owner Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Beneficiaries were targeted with calls falsely stating that Medicare covered expensive cancer genetic tests.
Pharmacy Owner, Technician Sentenced
Staff were trained to bill for drugs not authorized or dispensed.
Don’t Pay for COVID Tests You Didn’t Order
Medicare has stopped paying for many at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests.
Dermatologist Agrees to Pay $6.6 Million
Allegations included billing Medicare for multiple procedures on the same patient on the same day.
Company Resolves Medicare Advantage Case
They allegedly submitted diagnosis codes that were not properly supported by medical records.
Telemedicine Company Owner Charged in $44 Million Scheme
Records allegedly falsely showed medical providers examining beneficiaries.
Federal and State Agencies Crack Down on Illegal Telemarketers
Enforcement actions include combatting robocalls and scam calls.
Complaint Filed Against Lab Companies
COVID-19 tests allegedly offered to nursing homes to bill for unnecessary or unperformed respiratory tests.