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OIGatHHS

  1. Maryland joins #Medicaid fraud suit against Healthpoint, alleging improper marketing of drug to treat bed sores. go.usa.gov/pnj
  2. NJ Social worker admits committing #Medicaid fraud by submitting fraudulent time sheets for counseling troubled youth. go.usa.gov/pnT
  3. Chiropractor jailed for using kickbacks and illegal referrals to defraud Medicare and Medicaid; to repay $2+ million. go.usa.gov/pt6
  4. Psychologist indicted in $1.2 million #Medicare / #Medicaid scheme involving fraudulent billing and forgery. go.usa.gov/pts
  5. OIG posts its Spring 2012 Semiannual Report to Congress: go.usa.gov/pto
  6. This Memorial Day, let us all honor those who have died in service to our nation.
  7. TX Medical equipment company owner convicted in $750,000 Medicare scam involving unneeded “arthritis kits.” go.usa.gov/pnY
  8. 2 who submitted home #healthcare claims for services not provided are jailed; must repay Medicaid $23,000+. go.usa.gov/pn2
  9. $1.9 million #Medicare scheme of kickbacks & false medical files puts Detroit-area company owner in prison for 4 years go.usa.gov/pnr
  10. Substance abuse counselor charged with billing #Medicaid for hundreds of services he never provided. go.usa.gov/pnC
  11. Excluded ex-dentist who hid his involvement in practices and clinics is charged in $20+ million #Medicaid fraud. go.usa.gov/pHQ
  12. Texas doctor and businessman charged in $19 million+ #Medicare/Medicaid scheme involving medically unnecessary tests. go.usa.gov/pHn
  13. Man charged with stealing $200,000+ from #Medicaid by submitting fraudulent bills through phony companies. go.usa.gov/pGb
  14. Woman who billed #Medicaid for unneeded ambulance rides for beneficiaries must repay $70,000. go.usa.gov/pGT
  15. Medical supplier charged with hiding info from #Medicare about a business agreement with a suspended individual. go.usa.gov/pG2
  16. Suspended physician charged with submitting false #healthcare claims and illegally obtaining prescription drugs. go.usa.gov/pna
  17. Owner of phony medical equipment business imprisoned 5 years in $1.5 million #Medicare / money laundering scheme. go.usa.gov/pnx
  18. Excluded N.J. doctor charged with writing prescriptions for #Medicaid beneficiaries while his license was suspended. go.usa.gov/pyP
  19. Man charged with creating sham firm that submitted fraudulent bills for #healthcare services rendered by his employer. go.usa.gov/pyU