FBI is investigating a $3.7 billion healthcare fraud scheme involving Medicare billing for non-existent medical equipment.
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Updated Jun 25
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FBI is investigating a $3.7 billion healthcare fraud scheme involving Medicare billing for non-existent medical equipment.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- DME supply companies filed fraudulent claims totaling $34.8 million against Medicare.Sub-event
- Authorities are investigating alleged fraud in healthcare services within the state of Maine.Sub-event
- Orchard Laboratories Corporation is facing charges from the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding billing fraud involving Medicare.Sub-event
- Sanjeev Kumar was sentenced for medical fraud after using devices on Medicare patients while operating a clinic in Memphis.Sub-event
- Aziz is involved in a healthcare fraud scheme investigated by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.Sub-event
Investigation targets $3.7B Medicare fraud involving fraudulent billing for medical equipment.1 source
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