by Marihelen Gallagher | Jan 4, 2023 | Healthcare Fraud, Infographic, Media
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between fraud, errors, or abuse? This scale of intent can help show the difference. Essentially, the biggest indication something is fraudulent is the intent behind it. When people commit Medicare fraud, they are knowingly...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Nov 11, 2022 | Fighting Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Infographic, Media, Medicare Fraud Alerts, Medicare News, Scam Alert
Have you been getting unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell Medicare plans? This is a marketing violation. To learn more, click here.
by Marihelen Gallagher | Nov 3, 2022 | Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Media, Medicare News
The Senior Times is Ohio’s foremost news-magazine for the aging population. It included wonderful resources and the latest healthcare news. Check out the November edition and our ad on page 7. Click here to view!
by Marihelen Gallagher | Oct 28, 2022 | Article, Fighting Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Media, Medicare News
A federal jury convicted the founder and owner of Blue Line Express Taxi & Medical Transport of three counts of healthcare fraud. The owner, Abdul Haji Faqi, was found guilty of participating in a scheme that submitted and received reimbursement payments from...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Sep 29, 2022 | Article, healthcare, Media, Medicare News
Millions of seniors who had to pay high increases in Medicare premiums in 2022, will get a break. Starting in 2023, there will be a rare drop in monthly premiums for Medicare Part B. This rate will decrease by 3%, which will reduce what most people pay for a variety...
by Jenni Espay | Aug 24, 2022 | Article, health, healthcare, Media, medication
A federal judge ordered three major pharmacy chains, Walgreens, CVS and Walmart, to pay more than $650 million to two Ohio counties for their roles in fueling the opioid epidemic by improperly dispensing drugs. In the lawsuit, these companies were accused of...