Social 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
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BCBS 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
Read MorePatient recruiter convicted in $2.8M telemedicine scheme
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The owner of an Orlando, Fla.-based telemarketing call center was convicted of coordinating fraudulent genetic
Read MoreHHS tells hospitals to guard against Ryuk ransomware attack: 10 thinks to know
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS released important updates on the Ryuk ransomware, which is suspected in the
Read MoreScam Alert: Things a COVID Contact Tracer Wouldn’t Say
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) State officials and federal agencies warn there’s a new phone scam circulating: Some
Read MoreFTC outlines efforts to fight COVID-19 ‘miracle cures,’ PPE scams
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) FTC officials detailed their efforts to stop consumer scams linked to the coronavirus pandemic
Read MoreHospital Executive Charged In $1.4B Rural Hospital Billing Scheme
( By Lauren Weber and Barbara Feder Ostrov for Kaiser Health News) A Miami entrepreneur who led a rural hospital
Read MoreHow A Company Misappropriated Native American Culture To Sell Health Insurance
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) Jill Goodridge was shopping for affordable health insurance when a friend told her
Read MoreWill increase in telehealth lead to more fraud?
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) While CMS has relaxed telehealth regulations to expand care during the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Read MoreFBI Warns of Emerging Health Care Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
(Source – www.fbi.gov/news) The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about several emerging health care fraud schemes related to
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