Medicare information being stolen by scammers offering free genetic tests
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare beneficiaries are being targeted by scammers offering free genetic testing in exchange
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Illegal Activities
‘Swept under the carpet’: When health records are held ransom, patients are the hardest hit — and last to know
(By Marion Renault for STAT) Allison Savage waited years for surgery to remove the elongated bones at the base of
Read MoreHumana Health Plan Overcharged Medicare by Nearly $200 Million, Federal Audit Finds
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) A Humana Inc. health plan for seniors in Florida improperly collected nearly $200
Read More474 have been criminally charged with fraud linked to COVID-19 funds, Justice Department says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Justice Department has publicly charged 474 defendants with criminal offenses in fraud schemes
Read MoreFCC fines insurance telemarketers record $225M
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Federal Communications Commission issued the largest fine in its history — $225 million
Read MorePlease stop posting your vaccine or Medicare ID card on Social Media
Officials are warning the senior community to stop posting your COVID-19 vaccine card or Medicare ID card on social media.
Read MoreScammers post fake vaccine registration website, pose as Ohio health system
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Scammers have developed a vaccine registration site that mimics Kettering (Ohio) Health Network’s
Read MoreCounterfeit N95 Scam Widens as Senator Demands FTC Investigation
(By Christina Jewett and Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) A key U.S. senator is calling on the Federal Trade
Read MoreSocial media posts of COVID-19 vaccine cards lead to scams, identity theft
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers not to post photos of their COVID-19 vaccine
Read MoreBCBS of Massachusetts warns members of COVID-19 vaccine scams
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts warned members Jan. 27 about COVID-19 vaccine scams
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