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DOJ Highlights Multiple Home Health-Related Fraud Cases in July

(3 days ago) WebAccording to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the owners paid and directed others to pay kickbacks to multiple individuals for referrals from July 2015 …

https://homehealthcarenews.com/2021/07/doj-highlights-multiple-home-health-related-fraud-cases-in-july/

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Where, When And Why Home Health Billing Fraud Becomes Obvious

(Just Now) WebThere was substantial growth in Medicare spending for home health care services from 2002 to 2009: $14.9 billion in 2002 to $33.7 billion in 2009. However, the …

https://homehealthcarenews.com/2023/06/where-when-and-why-home-health-billing-fraud-becomes-obvious/

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Know a health care scammer when you hear one

(5 days ago) WebUnitedHealthcare is committed to preventing fraud, waste and abuse in Medicare benefit programs. If you think you have been a victim of fraud or identity theft related to your health information or Medicare …

https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/healthy-living/know-a-health-care-scammer

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10 Defendants Arrested In Home-Health Aide Fraud Scheme

(9 days ago) WebThe Agencies administer home-health and personal-care services to Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in New York MLTCs. From in or about 2015 to in or about …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/10-defendants-arrested-home-health-aide-fraud-scheme

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Home Health Care Fraud - Senior Medicare Patrol

(6 days ago) WebReport potential home health care fraud, errors, or abuse if: You see on your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) charges for: Home health services when you did not meet Medicare’s …

https://smpresource.org/medicare-fraud/fraud-schemes/home-health-care-fraud/

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Jury Convicts Duo In $93 Million Medicare Home Health Fraud Scam

(3 days ago) WebIn comparison, home health billing in Los Angeles saw a significantly smaller increase from $782 in 2002 to $861 in 2009. The jury convicted Felipe and Quicutis on …

https://homehealthcarenews.com/2023/10/jury-convicts-duo-in-93-million-medicare-home-health-fraud-scam/

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OIG Reports on Home Health and Hospice Fraud and …

(7 days ago) WebThe Office of Inspector General (OIG) offers its fraud and abuse perspective for home health and hospice in its latest Semiannual Report to Congress — and it’s not a warm, fuzzy hug. For home health, …

https://www.aapc.com/blog/87072-oig-reports-on-home-health-and-hospice-fraud-and-abuse/

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7 Scams To Be Aware Of When Contracting In-Home Health Care

(8 days ago) WebIn-home care is one of the fastest growing sectors in the healthcare industry, since 2008 it has grown roughly 60 percent. When considering in-home health care for yourself or for …

https://healthprep.com/articles/aging/7-scams-to-be-aware-of-when-contracting-in-home-health-care/

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How to spot and avoid common health scams Consumer Advice

(7 days ago) WebKnow that the government wouldn’t hide proven remedies from you. If an ad offers a treatment that the seller claims the government or pharmaceutical industry …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/11/how-spot-and-avoid-common-health-scams

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NJ scams: Elder fraud is rampant in NJ. What to look out for

(9 days ago) WebMore than $87 million in NJ in 2021. Elder fraud is rising at an alarming rate nationwide, going from about 50,000 victims in 2017 to almost 100,000 in 2021, …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/watchdog/2023/04/11/nj-fraud-senior-phone-scams-elder-fraud-grandparent-scam-what-to-do/70052568007/

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Three Individuals Convicted in $93M Home Health Fraud and …

(8 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 …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/three-individuals-convicted-93m-home-health-fraud-and-money-laundering-scheme

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Office of Public Affairs Home Health Care Company Owners …

(1 days ago) WebTwo Illinois home health care company owners were sentenced yesterday as part of a $6.7 million home health care fraud scheme. Patricia Omorogbe, 61, of …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/home-health-care-company-owners-sentenced-67-million-health-care-fraud

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Spot Health Insurance Scams Consumer Advice

(1 days ago) WebMedicare: Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) Health Insurance Marketplace®: HealthCare.gov or 1-800-318-2596. 2. Scammers say you …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/spot-health-insurance-scams

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Home Health Care and Hospice Fraud - Constantine Cannon

(3 days ago) WebHome health care has long been recognized as vulnerable to fraud, waste, and abuse. In 2015, Medicare reimbursed more than 11,000 home health care agencies …

https://constantinecannon.com/practice/whistleblower/whistleblower-types/healthcare-fraud/home-health-care-fraud/

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Scammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens

(2 days ago) WebScammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens. The Coronavirus pandemic has not only had a dramatic health impact, but also an economic blow as …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/02/scammers-are-scheming-healthcaregov-reopens

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Attorney General James Secures Nearly $7 Million From Home …

(4 days ago) WebBoth All American and Crown have admitted to their wrongful conduct and have simultaneously entered into settlement agreements with the U.S. Attorney’s Office …

https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2022/attorney-general-james-secures-nearly-7-million-home-health-agencies-cheating

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How Scammers Target People Looking for Health Insurance - AARP

(Just Now) WebMore Resources. If you suspect a health insurance scam, file a complaint with the FTC online or at 877-382-4357, and contact your state insurance department. …

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/health-insurance.html

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2022 Warning Letters - Health Fraud FDA

(2 days ago) WebFor all FDA Warning Letters, click here. *The FDA defines health fraud as the deceptive promotion, advertising, distribution, or sale of a product represented as being …

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams/2022-warning-letters-health-fraud

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Home health care service offers advice to protect vulnerable adults

(9 days ago) WebHome health care service offers advice to protect vulnerable adults from scams. GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Amid rising concerns over older adults falling prey to scams, …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/home-health-care-service-offers-advice-to-protect-vulnerable-adults-from-scams/ar-BB1kvvTs

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FBI — Former Maxim Healthcare Services Senior Manager …

(6 days ago) WebThey pleaded guilty to health care fraud on Nov. 4, 2009, and April 23, 2010, respectively. was employed as a home health aide and personal care assistant …

https://www.fbi.gov/newark/press-releases/2011/former-maxim-healthcare-services-senior-manager-sentenced-to-prison-for-health-care-fraud

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Home Health Providers Have Paid $422M to Settle - Home …

(Just Now) WebAs of May 4, home health settlements in 2021 have totaled slightly more than $330,000. Government watchdogs cut health care providers some slack during the …

https://homehealthcarenews.com/2021/07/home-health-providers-have-paid-422m-to-settle-false-claims-act-cases-since-2012/

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Here's How Seniors Can Avoid Covid-19 Scams

(1 days ago) WebLast week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 …

http://seniorcarenjblog.com/heres-how-seniors-can-avoid-covid-19-scams/

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Why does my Medicare Advantage plan keep calling me to …

(1 days ago) WebSpecial features columnist. July 9, 2023. My sister-in-law recently asked me why her Medicare Advantage plan was repeatedly leaving voicemails asking her to set …

https://consumerrescue.org/news-and-alerts/why-medicare-advantage-plan-call-for-home-visit/

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Angel Bright Home Health is the center of ongoing FBI investigation

(6 days ago) WebCORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — FBI Agents conducted a raid Monday morning around 8:15 a.m. at Angel Bright Home Health near Holly Road and Kostoryz Road. …

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/angel-bright-home-health-is-the-center-of-ongoing-fbi-investigation

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Home Health Care in New Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health

(7 days ago) WebPersonal & Private Home Health Services: We provide exceptional care for assisting with the daily activities of life including dressing, bathing, cooking, shopping assisting with …

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/home-health-care-service

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Owner of Penn Hills care facility charged with defrauding Medicaid …

(8 days ago) WebThe owner of a care facility for residents with intellectual disabilities has been indicted on federal charges of filing more than $2 million in fraudulent

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2024/04/18/healthcare-fraud-medicaid-serenity-oliver-hollis-penn-hills/stories/202404180110

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CMS unveils managed care rule, refutes nursing home rule …

(6 days ago) WebGlobal strategy firm Capstone said the final rule was “slightly more onerous” than the proposed rule because of CMS requiring Medicare- and Medicaid-funded …

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-unveils-managed-care-rule-refutes-nursing-home-rule-complaints

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Criminal Division Health Care Fraud Unit - United States …

(Just Now) WebPoints of Contact to Report Health Care Fraud: Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“HHS-OIG”): HHS-OIG fights waste, fraud, and abuse, and …

https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-fraud/health-care-fraud-unit

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Home Health Sector Remains Area of Focus For Fraud Watchdogs

(Just Now) WebThe report also highlighted a number of home health-related cases. In 2019, trial evidence proved that a physician signed fraudulent home health care paperwork in order to submit false claims to Medicare. In exchange for certifying and recertifying patients for care services, the physician made home health agencies pay her an illegal kickback.

https://homehealthcarenews.com/2022/07/home-health-sector-remains-area-of-focus-for-fraud-watchdogs/

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Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers

(Just Now) WebChange Healthcare's confirmation of its ransom payment now appears to show that much of that catastrophic fallout for the US health care system unfolded after it had …

https://www.wired.com/story/change-healthcare-admits-it-paid-ransomware-hackers/

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Pittsburgh health care facility owner charged in connection to

(3 days ago) WebOliver-Hollis faces a total maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on the health care fraud charged, up to five years in prison and a fine …

https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/pittsburgh-health-care-facility-owner-charged-connection-alleged-2m-medicaid-scheme/Q6SO7FJOHFDLFJFKRR67BD4UIE/

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Hacker gang claims it has Change Healthcare data from cyberattack

(9 days ago) WebUnitedHealth purchased the Nashville company in October 2022 for $13 billion. “We are working with law enforcement and outside experts to investigate claims …

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2024/04/15/ransomhub-change-healthcare-hacker-claim.html

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UnitedHealth Group Remains Under Duress From Change …

(2 days ago) WebThe Change Healthcare cyberattack, meanwhile, rocked the entire health care industry. But UnitedHealth Group – as the parent company of Change Healthcare – …

https://homehealthcarenews.com/2024/04/unitedhealth-group-remains-under-duress-from-change-healthcare-cyberattack-doj-investigation/

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