Category Archives: Medicare Fraud
Mail Mix Up Leads to Medicare Fraud Arrests in Miami
What started as a simple mailroom mistake ultimately led to allegations of an elaborate Medicare drug scam undertaken by secretaries in a Key Biscayne doctor’s office. According to a report in the Tampa Bay Times, a kidney specialist asked her secretary to mail a fanny pack to the doctor’s brother. Instead of receiving the… Read More »
Medicare Fraud Allegations Result in Numerous Arrests in Miami-Dade County
A recent Miami-Dade Medicare fraud bust focused on the roll that patients can play in fraudulent schemes to collect funds from the federal government. According to a report by the Miami Herald, 50 suspects were arrested over the course of two days, with allegations of theft attempts totaling $66 million. The article explains that 37 of… Read More »
U.S. Senate Hearing Puts Spotlight on Medicare Fraud Accusations
The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing last week to discuss the prevalence and prevention of Medicare fraud, according to a report by the National Journal. Led by Chairman Bill Nielson, the panel heard testimony from a number of presenters, including a Medicare fraud patient victim, a Medicare program administrative official and… Read More »
