United Healthcare Coding Practices Cited in DOJ Lawsuit
The largest provider of Medicare Advantage services is under the spotlight as a result of allegations by the Department of
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Medicare Fraud; Illegal Activities
Medicare Fraud
Medicare fraud costs taxpayers more than $60 billion every year. What you should know and some tips for preventing, detecting
Read MoreIn 2015: $43 Billion in Medicare Fraud and Wasteful Spending
In a new study by the Council for Medicare Integrity, a non-profit government watchdog, the federal government lost at least
Read MoreOwner of pharmaceutical distributor pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The owner of a St. George, Utah-based wholesale distributor of prescription medications pleaded
Read MoreDOJ recovers $2.5B from healthcare false claims cases: 5 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Department of Justice obtained more than $4.7 billion in fraud and false
Read MoreHow to Spot a Medicare Phone Scam
Recently there have been reports of Medicare phone scams across the country; don’t become a victim, get to know the
Read MoreBeware: Medicare Scams!
With Medicare Open Enrollment Period in full swing, con-artists are seizing the opportunity to trick seniors into unknowingly giving away
Read MoreSettlement of $145 Million
Life Care Centers of America Inc, operates more than 220 skilled nursing facilities nationwide, and its owner Forrest Preston agreed
Read MoreMedicare’s Improper Payments for Chiropractic Services
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General found an astounding 82 percent
Read MoreMedicare Fraud–Catching the Crooks
The Medicare Fraud Strike Force continues to make some headway in the fight against those who steal from the system. This article
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