by Jenni Espay | May 11, 2022 | Article, Media
The U.S. opioid epidemic has caused more than 500,000 overdose deaths over two decades, according to government data. More than 3,300 opioid lawsuits have been filed nationally against drug makers, distributors and pharmacy chains, leading to a recent wave of proposed...
by Jenni Espay | May 4, 2022 | Article, Media, Medicare News
May’s focus will be understanding what the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) offer, knowing what additional benefits come with an MSP, knowing how to apply for and keep an MSP, and knowing your rights and protections related to MSPs. For more information on MSPs,...
by Jenni Espay | Apr 27, 2022 | Article, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Media, Medicare News, Scam Alert
In any given year, an estimated five to 10% of the entire budget for Medicare is lost to fraudulent billing – often seeking reimbursement for services never provided. These schemes succeed by manipulating Medicare members or stealing and misusing private information....
by Jenni Espay | Apr 6, 2022 | Article, Broadcast, Fighting Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Infographic, Medicare Fraud Alerts, Medicare News, Scam Alert
The Surge in Telemedicine Fraud During the Pandemic NBC News was given an exclusive look into the Department of Justice headquarters as a strike force investigates telemedicine fraud growing to new levels. Telemedicine has made health care more accessible during the...
by Jenni Espay | Mar 16, 2022 | Article, Broadcast, Fighting Fraud, Social Security
March 16, 2022 DAYTON, Ohio – Charles Edward Severt, Jr., 52, of Xenia, was sentenced in federal court to 24 months in prison for stealing more than $370,000 in Social Security disability benefits and for making false statements related to stealing $20,000 from a...
by Jenni Espay | Feb 24, 2022 | Article, Broadcast, Fighting Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Infographic, Media, Medicare Fraud Alerts, Medicare Legal Action, Medicare News, Scam Alert
February 24, 2022 DAYTON, Ohio – American Health Associates, Inc. (AHA) has agreed to pay the United States $142,718 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they knowingly caused the submission of false claims to Medicare for diagnostic testing. AHA has offices...