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DOJ announces 78 people charged over $2.5 billion in false health …

(5 days ago) WebThe Justice Department on Wednesday announced a nationwide health care fraud crackdown that resulted in charges against 78 defendants in separate schemes that totaled more than $2.5 billion in

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/doj-announces-78-people-charged-nationwide-health-care/story?id=100447219

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Dozens in 16 States Charged With Health Care Fraud Schemes, …

(6 days ago) WebWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged dozens of people in several health care fraud and prescription drug schemes, including one totaling $1.9 billion and a doctor accused of

https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2023-06-28/dozens-in-16-states-charged-with-health-care-fraud-schemes-including-1-9b-in-bogus-claims

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Justice Department Charges Dozens for $1.2 Billion in …

(3 days ago) WebPrior to the charges announced as part of today’s nationwide enforcement action and since its inception in March 2007, the Health Care Fraud Strike Force, which maintains 16 strike forces operating in 27 districts, has charged more than 5,000 defendants who collectively billed federal health care programs and private insurers approximately

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-charges-dozens-12-billion-health-care-fraud

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Nurse Practitioner Sentenced in Twelve Million Dollar …

(3 days ago) WebPROVIDENCE, R.I. – A registered nurse and nurse practitioner, who defrauded commercial health insurers and Medicare of nearly $12 million by devising and executing fraudulent billing schemes in

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/nurse-practitioner-sentenced-twelve-million-dollar-health-care-fraud-scheme

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DOJ targets nationwide health care fraud scheme involving over …

(9 days ago) WebCNN —. The Justice Department announced a sweeping enforcement effort Wednesday aimed at health care, telemedicine and illegal prescription schemes totaling of $2.5 billion in alleged fraud. The

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/28/politics/doj-health-care-fraud-scheme/index.html

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US announces charges in $2.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown

(9 days ago) WebThe U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday announced federal and local criminal charges targeting 78 defendants across 16 states as part of a law enforcement action involving $2.5 billion in alleged

https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-announces-charges-25-billion-healthcare-fraud-takedown-2023-06-28/

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Justice Department charges 78 in multibillion-dollar …

(Just Now) WebThe Justice Department announced charges against 78 people related to health care fraud schemes. Federal and state law enforcement offices brought criminal charges across 16 states against 78

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1184795720/78-people-face-charges-for-2-5-billion-in-attempted-health-care-fraud-doj-says

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Office of Public Affairs National Health Care Fraud …

(8 days ago) WebThe Department of Justice announced today criminal charges against 138 defendants, including 42 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, in 31 federal districts across the United States for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes that resulted in approximately $1.4 billion in alleged losses.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/national-health-care-fraud-enforcement-action-results-charges-involving-over-14-billion

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2021 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

(8 days ago) Web9 defendants are alleged to have engaged in various health care fraud schemes that exploited the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in the submission of over $29 million in false billings. 5 of these defendants were charged in alleged CARES Act Provider Relief Fund fraud schemes. Resources: HHS OIG 2021 National Health Care …

https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-fraud/2021-national-health-care-fraud-enforcement-action

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2020 National Health Care Fraud Takedown Office of …

(8 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, along with our state and federal law enforcement partners, participated in a health care fraud takedown in September …

https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/media-materials/2020takedown/

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2023 Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

(8 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General participated alongside key law enforcement partners in the 2023 Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. This action resulted in criminal charges brought against telemedicine platform owners, laboratory owners, durable medical equipment (DME) …

https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/media-materials/2023-nationwide-health-care-fraud-enforcement-action/

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National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges

(7 days ago) WebDALLAS – The Department of Justice announced today criminal charges against 138 defendants, including 42 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, in 31 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various healthcare fraud schemes that resulted in approximately $1.4 billion in alleged …

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2021/09/21/national-health-care-fraud-enforcement-action-results-charges-involving

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Fraud Alert: COVID-19 Scams - Office of Inspector General

(9 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Individuals are using testing sites, telemarketing calls, text messages, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams.

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-covid-19-scams/

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Health Care Fraud — FBI

(8 days ago) WebHealth care fraud is not a victimless crime. It affects everyone and causes tens of billions of dollars in losses each year. The FBI is the primary agency for investigating health care fraud, for

https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/white-collar-crime/health-care-fraud

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US Announces Charges in $2.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Takedown

(8 days ago) WebBy Sarah N. Lynch. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday announced federal and local criminal charges targeting 78 defendants across 16 states as part of a law enforcement

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2023-06-28/us-announces-charges-in-2-5-billion-healthcare-fraud-takedown

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The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Protects - CMS

(1 days ago) WebIn June 2016, the Medicare Fraud Strike Force conducted a nationwide health care fraud takedown, which resulted in criminal and civil charges against 301 individuals, including 61 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for their alleged participation in health care fraud schemes involving approximately $900 million …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/health-care-fraud-and-abuse-control-program-protects-consumers-and-taxpayers-combating-health-care-0

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Busted: The top healthcare fraud schemes of Q3 2023

(3 days ago) WebBusted: The top healthcare fraud schemes of Q3 2023. As we review the third quarter of 2023, we’re confronted with a resurgence of fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) cases that continue to target both public and private payers. These cases persistently employ a range of deceptive tactics, including kickbacks, falsified claims, and the exploitation

https://resources.cotiviti.com/fraud-waste-and-abuse/busted-the-top-healthcare-fraud-schemes-of-q3-2023

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The 2023 DOJ Health Care Fraud Enforcement - National Law Review

(Just Now) WebThe 2023 enforcement action charged 78 defendants who allegedly have committed over $2.5 billion in fraud. Cases were brought in 17 different federal district courts and in three state courts. The

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/2023-doj-health-care-fraud-enforcement-fka-takedown-big-dollars-or-clever-packaging

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Office of Public Affairs National Enforcement Action Results in 78

(1 days ago) WebThe Justice Department, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, announced today a strategically coordinated, two-week nationwide law enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges against 78 defendants for their alleged participation in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes that included over $2.5 …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/national-enforcement-action-results-78-individuals-charged-25b-health-care-fraud

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No easy fixes to Obamacare enrollment fraud : Shots - Health …

(3 days ago) WebRonnell Nolan, president and CEO of the trade association Health Agents for America, said her group has suggested to CMS that it add two-factor authentication to healthcare.gov or send text alerts

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/07/1249417648/aca-health-insurance-brokers-obamacare-stop-fraud

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Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters continue to steal taxpayer money

(1 days ago) WebHealthcare fraud was the leading source of False Claims Act settlements and judgments in fiscal year 2023. In addition to recovering taxpayer funds and deterring future fraud, Although healthcare fraudsters continue to steal, scheme, and conspire to steal federal and state healthcare program funds, these enforcement result show that …

https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/investigation-fraud-and-risk/medicare-medicaid-fraud-2024/

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Bergen NJ counseling center owner admits health care fraud

(7 days ago) WebThe owner of a New Jersey counseling center admitted to her role in a health care fraud scheme involving hundreds of false claims, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Maria P. Cosentino, 60

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/garfield/2024/03/19/bergen-county-nj-counseling-center-owner-health-care-fraud/73033753007/

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Healthcare Fraud Roundup of Recent Cases for May 10, 2024

(1 days ago) WebBig Baby’s Big Foul: Former NBA Star Glen 'Big Baby' Davis Sentenced to 40 Months for Healthcare Fraud Scheme. On May 9, former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced to

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/big-babys-big-foul-former-nba-star-glen-big-baby-davis-sentenced-40-months

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U.S. Attorney’s Office announces formation of Multi-Agency …

(1 days ago) WebIn February 2023, the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina, and other federal, state, and local agency partners began meeting as part of a Health Care Fraud Working

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-attorney-s-office-announces-formation-of-multi-agency-health-care-fraud-task-force/ar-AA1o2qU5

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Reviewing IRS 2024 Dirty Dozen List and Whistleblower Program

(4 days ago) WebThese abusive tax schemes include micro-captive insurance and conservation easement fraud. The Dirty Dozen list also highlights schemes that seek to evade U.S. taxes by hiding financial assets

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/irs-2024-dirty-dozen-highlights-major-tax-scams-including-abusive-tax-schemes

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District of New Jersey Announces Charges in Health Care Fraud …

(4 days ago) Web– A New York acupuncturist today admitted participating in a $9 million health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak. March 7, 2024. District of New Jersey Main Office: 970 Broad Street, 7th Floor Newark, NJ 07102. Newark: 973-645-2700 Hearing Impaired: 973-645-6227 FAX: 973-645-2702 Camden: 856-757-5026

https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/district-new-jersey-announces-charges-health-care-fraud-cases-part-nationwide-federal-law

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What to Know About the Latest Amazon-Impostor Scams - AARP

(2 days ago) WebCharlotte Cowles, the financial advice columnist for The Cut magazine, described in a story how she became a victim of a multilayered Amazon-impersonation scam — a reminder that nobody is immune to fraud. Cowles explained that she received a call from someone claiming to be from Amazon customer service, asking if she’d recently …

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2024/latest-amazon-impostor-scams.html

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Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted of Health Care Fraud

(6 days ago) WebThe Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division’s efforts to combat health care fraud through the Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program. Since March 2007, this program, comprised of 15 strike forces operating in 24 federal districts, has charged more than 4,200 defendants who collectively have billed the Medicare program for more than …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/medical-equipment-suppliers-convicted-health-care-fraud

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U.S. Attorney's Office Announces the Formation of Multi-Agency …

(5 days ago) WebIn February 2023, the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina, and other federal, state, and local agency partners began meeting as part of a Health Care Fraud Working

https://www.postandcourier.com/kingstree/news/u-s-attorneys-office-announces-the-formation-of-multi-agency-health-care-fraud-task-force/article_ef694c66-07f6-11ef-84ad-471728f45496.html

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What Is Mortgage Fraud and How to Avoid It? Money

(1 days ago) WebMortgage fraud is a serious crime and it can be a major threat to your finances, regardless of which side of it you’re on. Mortgage fraud refers to a homebuyer lying or exaggerating details on their application to increase their odds of approval on a mortgage loan or to secure a lower interest rate.. But that’s not the only definition: …

https://money.com/what-is-mortgage-fraud/

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