Nationwide scam tricks people into giving out personal information.
Scammers see restrictions on access as opportunities to profit.
Allegations included upcoding sessions at nursing homes and facilities.
Investigation reflects habits of approving orders with little to no review.
No legitimate organization will ask for payment in gift cards.
It’s one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes ever charged by the Justice Department.
Companies allegedly pressured physicians to add diagnoses that patients did not have.
Con artists claim to offer “free” genetic testing for heart conditions or cancer.
Staff was allegedly told to stop collecting swabs when bribes payments were missed.
This resolves allegations of unnecessary “Ultra High” levels of rehabilitation therapy at 11 facilities.
He pled guilty in case involving conglomerate of supply companies.
Stolen information was repackaged and sold to DME providers.