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Protect Against Medical Identity Theft

Eye Clinic Owner Convicted

AG Warns of Pain Relief Cream Scams

Florida Doctor Sentenced to 17 Years

Couple Indicted for Health Care Fraud

Family Convicted of Conspiracy in Three States

Pain Management Physician Sentenced

Man Indicted for Role in Fraud that Deceived Seniors

Cardiologist Implanted Unnecessary Pacemakers

Physical Therapy Business Owner Sentenced

Doctor Indicted for Nonexistent Treatment

5 Ways Medicare Theft Affects You Directly

Former Health Care Exec Pleads Guilty

Nurse Convicted in $3.5 Million Scheme

Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Fraud

Cardiologist Sentenced for Fraud, Obstruction

Combating Medicare Fraud

Sleep Study Clinic Owner Convicted

Ambulance Owners, Managers Plead Guilty

DME Provider Lincare Pays $5.25 Million

Psychiatrist Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison and Big Restitution Ordered

Man Sentenced for Fraud, Identity Theft

Doctor Convicted of False Billing Scheme

Feds Settle Huge Whistleblower Lawsuit

Hospital Chain Agrees to Pay Over $260 Million

Nurse Takes Pills from Patients

Government Intervenes in Eye Doctor Case

Ambulance Company Owner Charged

Hospice Nurse Expected to Plead Guilty

Cardiologist Sentenced to 42 Months

Twelve-state Vascular Centers Case Settled

How to Avoid Medicare Scams

Clinic Owner Sentenced to 36 Months

Telemed Doctor Shares Her Story

DME Conviction, Settlement Announced

Sleep Center Owner Sentenced

Pharmacist Charged in $1.2 Million Fraud

Officer Has a Tip for Seniors

Physician Sentenced for False Billing

Genetic Testing Company Agrees to Pay $1.99 Million

Update: Ambulance Service Owner Sentenced

Upcoding Allegations Settled

Providers Plead Guilty to Fraudulent Billing Scheme

Woman Sentenced for Fraud Case

Protect Yourself Against Medicare Scams

24 Charged, 130 DME Companies Affected, $1.2 Billion Lost

Fraud Alert: Nationwide Brace Scam

Hospital Authority Pays More Than $430,000

Man Sentenced in Genetic Testing Case

Podiatrist Convicted of Defrauding Medicare

Feds Say Man Took over $670,000 in Multi-state Scam

Federal Law Enforcement Alerts the Public

Cardiologist Agrees to Pay $5.8 Million

Home Health Agency Owners Sentenced, Ordered to Pay

Doctor Indicted in Telemedicine Fraud Conspiracy

Doctor Charged with Fraudulently Ordering Genetic Tests

Doctor, Nurse Convicted in Drug Case

Medicare Does Not Give Out DNA Kits

Genetic-testing Scam Targets Seniors

DME Owner Sentenced to Over 10 Years

Feds, State File Suit Against Pain Specialists

Man Sentenced for Role in DME Scheme

Imposter Scam Complaints Surge

Protect Yourself from Rip-offs

CMS Announces New Enforcement Authorities to Reduce Criminal Behavior

Genetic Testing Scam Exploits Cancer Fears

Charges Brought Against 34 in Fraud Totaling $258 Million

Feds Crack Genetic Test Fraud

Owner of Medical Marketing Company Convicted

Thirty Charged for Medically Unnecessary Services

Pharmaceutical Company Targeting Elderly Admits Kickbacks

‘Teledoctors’ Charged with Preying on Seniors

Doctor Convicted in Device Adulteration Scheme

Genetic Testing Company, Principals Agree to Pay $42.6 Million

Genetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend

Man Pleads Guilty in Case Involving Genetic Testing

Back Brace Scammers Target People on Medicare

Medicare Fraud May Be Deadly

Beware of Open Enrollment Scams

Three Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme

Eye Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud

Lab Owner Charged in Genetic Testing Case

Doctor Used Foreign Drugs in Patients

‘New Era’ of Fraud Emerges

Spoofed Calls Meet their Match

Two Cases Highlight Overbilling

Doctor Found Guilty of $325 Million Health Care Fraud

Telemed Owners Charged in Conspiracy

Home Health Agency Recruiter Sentenced

Settlements Reached in Two False Claims Act Cases

Urologist Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison

FTC, FDA Warn of Coronavirus Treatment Scams

Doctor Charged in Over $120 Million Scheme

Coronavirus Scams Continue

Virus Frauds Spread

Social Security Warns of COVID-19 Scams

Man Arrested in COVID-19 and Genetic Cancer Testing Case

COVID-19 Medicare Scams Rise

Nursing Home Chain Settles for $10 Million

DME Company Operator Charged in Telemedicine Kickback Scheme

Doctor Charged for Selling ‘Miracle Cure’

Predators Pounce During Coronavirus

Doctor Charged with Submitting False Claims

Doctor Faces Federal Civil False Claims Allegations

Man Pleads Guilty in Genetic Testing Case

Woman Arrested for Roles in COVID-19, Cancer Genetic Testing

Medicare is Not Calling to Offer COVID-19 Kits

Couple Indicted for Fraudulent Medical Care Scheme

Man Charged in Telemedicine Conspiracy

Defendants Sentenced in Ambulance Fraud Case

Six Tactics used by COVID-19 Scammers

12 Tips to Avoid Fraud

Man Pays the Price for Pizza, Goodies

Doctor Pleads Guilty to Prescription Drug Diversion

Pandemic Targets Beneficiaries

FBI Warns of Potential Antibody Test Fraud

Telemarketing Owner Pleads Guilty

Government Warns of Inaccurate Face Mask Postings

27 Skilled Nursing Facilities to Pay $16.7 Million

Hospice Agrees to Pay $3.2 Million

Man Agrees to Plead Guilty to $109 Million Scheme

Women Charged with Scheme at Nursing Homes

Feds Say Firm Used DNA from Elderly

U.S. Files Complaint Against Drug Company

Chiropractor, Practice Ordered to Pay $5 Million

Woman Pleads Guilty in Genetic Testing Scheme

Telemarketing Owner Sentenced to Four Years

Ambulance Company Owners, Workers Convicted

Woman Pleads Guilty to Medicare Kickback Scheme

Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Fraud

345 Charged in National Health Care Fraud Takedown

Latest Medicare Scam: Chip Cards

Physical Therapist Gets Two Years

Operation Rubber Stamp Identifies Over $1.5 Billion in Fraudulent Billing

Woman Falls for Medicare Card Scam

Beware of Open Enrollment Cons

Man Pleads Guilty in DME Case

Know Your Rights During Open Enrollment

Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

Doctor Charged in Connection with Billing Fraud

Update: Psychiatrist Who Pled Guilty is Sentenced

Physician Sentenced for Fraud Scheme

Man Admits Role in Schemes Related to Genetic Testing

Hospice Fraud is a Booming Business

Fraudsters Steal Personal Information

Medical Marketing Company Owner Pleads Guilty

Psychiatrist Indicted on $10 Million in Fraud Charges

Home Health Agency Owners Charged

Pharmacy Owners Charged in COVID Case

Hospice Company Exec Sentenced to 20 Years

Genetic Testing Lab Resolves Allegations

Patient Recruiter Convicted in Telemedicine Scheme

Two Plead Guilty in DME Scheme

Man Arrested for Peddling ‘COVID-19 Vaccine’

Social Media is No Place for a Photo of Your Vaccination Card

Hospice CEO Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Scammers Cash in on COVID Confusion

Woman Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges and Agrees to Civil Settlement

Hospice Administrator Sentenced

FTC Asks People to Reach Out to Others

Medical Practice Resolves Fraud Allegations

Doctor Gets 10 Years for Fraud

CEO Sentenced to 15 Years for Fraud

Treatment Facilities Resolve Kickback Allegations

Vascular Surgeon Resolves Charges

Pharmacy Owner, Accountant Indicted

Scam Alert: Ignore Bogus COVID Vaccine Survey

Hospice CEO Pleads Guilty

How to Avoid Scams While Searching for a Vaccine

Cardiologist Pays $2 Million

Social Services Director Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme

How to Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

Man Admits Role in $4.5 Million Kickback Scheme

Doctor Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

Vaccination Card Scams Could Endanger Lives

Chiropractor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Medicare Card Scams Make Comeback

Nurse Practitioners Admit to Telemedicine Scheme

Five Charged in Orthotic Brace Scheme

A Guide to Reducing Robocalls

Telemarketing Company Owners Charged

Doctor Charged in $6 Million Scheme

Feds Charge 14 in Schemes that Exploited Pandemic

Woman Admits Taking Part in Telemedicine Kickback Scheme

Scammers Cash In On Vaccine Verification Confusion

Skilled Nursing Facility Chain to Pay $11.2 Million

Celebrate Pride by Fighting Fraud

Former Chiropractor Convicted of Health Care Fraud

Four Charged in $20 Million Medicare Conspiracy

Five Surprising Spots Where Fraudsters Lurk

Nurse Practitioner Stole Doctors’ Identities

Surgery Groups Agree to Pay $3.4 Million

Rehabilitation Therapy Providers Agree to Pay $8.4 Million

Lab Owner Charged in Fraud Scheme

Woman Sentenced for Stealing Protected Health Information

Doctor Gets Six Years for DME Fraud

Rehab Company Settles Allegations

Couple Indicted for Genetic Testing Scheme

Free Genetic Test is Really Medicare Fraud

Feds Intervene in Medicare Advantage Lawsuits

Company Owner Charged for $784 Million Health Care Fraud

Employee Stops Gift Card Scam

Actions Taken in Operation ‘Happy Clickers’

Psychotherapy Services Provider Agrees to Pay

Don’t Buy Fake COVID Cards or Test Results

‘Becky from Medicare’ is Not Calling

Criminal Charges Involve Over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

Podiatrist Charged in Alleged Foot Bath Scheme

Two Arrested for Health Care Fraud

Woman Targeted in ‘Gold Chip’ Card Scam

Watch Out for Open Enrollment Scams

Fake Vaccine Surveys Hit Text, Email

Consequences High for Medicare Fraud, Errors, or Abuse

Providers Charged in Over $20 Million Scheme

Sleep Disorder Clinic Owner Indicted

Mobile Medical Practice Doctor Indicted

Man Charged in $100 Million COVID-19 Scheme

Seniors Tricked into Buying Policies

Telemarketing Owners Sentenced to Prison

Doctor Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison

Former Medical Lab Sales Rep Pleads Guilty

Caregivers Can Learn to Spot Health Scams

Doctor Sentenced in $13 Million Scheme

Office Manager Admits Embezzling from Clients

Doctors Sentenced to a Combined 23 Years in Prison

Woman Sentenced in Fraud Scheme

Four Indicted in International Telemedicine Scheme

Equipment Company Owners Get 12 Years

Pain Clinic, Surgery Center Resolve Allegations of Overbilling

Top-paid North Carolina Provider Indicted

Defendant Exploits COVID-19 Pandemic

Beware of Fake COVID-19 Test Sites, Kits

Woman Sentenced for Fraud

Hospice Founder Gets 13 Years

Former Ambulance Service Owner Sentenced

Nurse Practitioner Convicted of Health Care Fraud

Beneficiary Information Harvested for Telehealth Orders

Women Sentenced in DME Scheme

Vascular Surgeon Pleads Guilty

Medicare Reimbursement Consultant Resolves Allegations

Diagnostic Testing Company Agrees to Resolve Claims

Fourteen Arrested in $4.2 Million Hospice Scam

Couple Targeted in Cardiac DNA Test Scam

People Report Medicare Card Scam

Patient Recruiter Pleads Guilty

Nursing Home Resolves Allegations

Pharmacist Charged

Telemedicine Cases Rise During Pandemic

Doctor Convicted of Hospice Fraud

Hospital System Agrees to Pay $22.7 Million

Whistleblowers File Suit Against Medicare Advantage Companies

Criminals Use You to Steal from Health Care Programs

Stay Safe from Fraud

21 Charged in Schemes Exploiting COVID-19 Pandemic

Doctor Accused of Overcharging

Indictment Issued in $10 Million Telehealth Scheme

Radiology Business Owner Convicted

Doctor Sentenced in $12 Million Medicare Fraud

Telemed Owners Admit Roles in Kickback Schemes

Home Health Company Resolves Allegations

Testing Allegations Resolved

Feds Warn of Impersonation Scams

Medicare Fraud Hurts Us All

Scammers Keep Changing Their Stories

Companies Accused of Making Patients Appear Sicker

Molecular Science Company Settles Case

Former Home Health Care Company Owner Sentenced

Sleep Testing Company Settles Federal Lawsuit

Telemarketing Company Owner Gets 14 Years

Medicare Coverage Allegedly Switched Without Consent

Nurse Practitioner Working for Telemed Company Pleads Guilty in DME Scheme

Health Care Company CEO Pleads Guilty

U.S. Files Claims Against Fresenius Vascular Care

Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud

Dozens Charged for $1.2 Billion in Health Care Fraud

Specialty Pharmacy Agrees to Pay

Skilled Nursing Facility Settles Rehab Claims

Physician Assistant Indicted in Genetic Testing Scheme

Eight Charged in $150 Million Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

Skilled Nursing Facilities, People Indicted for Conspiracy

Doctor and Practice Resolve Fraud Allegations

Pair Indicted for Exploiting Adult Day Care Patients

American Senior Communities Agrees to Pay

Lab Owner Charged in $53 Million Scheme

Medical Tech Company President Convicted

Nurse Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Home Health Scheme

Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention

Telemedicine Doctor Pleads Guilty for False Statements

Man Pleads Guilty in Pharmacy Fraud Scheme

Radiology Services Company President Gets 15 Years

Avoid Fraud by Knowing the Signs

Durable Medical Equipment Owner Sentenced

Fraudsters Use Phones, Email to Con People

Be Aware of Misleading Marketing Tactics

Nurse Practitioner Admits to $4.37 Million Fraud Scheme

Pharmacist Convicted in Drug Diversion Scheme

Doctor Pleads Guilty in $54 Million Scheme

Conviction in Schemes Targeting Elderly and Disabled

Beware of Misleading Medicare Marketing

Former Pain Management Doctor Pleads Guilty

Senate Reveals Deceptive Marketing Practices

Psychiatrist Charged with Stealing from Medicare

Ambulance Company Settles Allegations

Doctor Agrees to Pay Over $86,000

Guide Helps You Pick a Hospice, Spot Fraud

Medical Equipment CEO Sentenced

Two Arrested for Pharmacy Kickback Schemes

Lab Owner Convicted in $463 Million Scheme

Doctor Sentenced for Medicare Billing Scheme

Men Charged in Health Care Kickback Scheme

Doctor Pays Over $1.8 Million

Man Pleads Guilty in Multimillion Dollar DME Case

Owners of Mobile Phlebotomy Company Plead Guilty

Fight Back During Identity Theft Awareness Week

Marketer Pleads Guilty in Medicare Number Scheme

Doctors Convicted in DME Scheme

Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted

Pharmacist Convicted for Prescription Drug Fraud

23 People Charged in $61.5 Million Schemes

Ringleader of Opioid Scheme Gets 16.5 Years

Doctor Charged in Scheme Exploiting Telemedicine

Addiction Treatment Chain Operators Charged

Psychiatrist Settles Claims

Fraudsters Become More Brazen

Genetic Testing Case Settled

Man Sentenced to Over Six Years

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