A New Orleans nurse was convicted in a $12.1M Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary cancer tests and a telehealth company, court records show.

Mark and Denice Walker pleaded not guilty to 16 counts, including healthcare fraud and wire fraud. Prosecutors said they targeted Medicare-eligible patients for unnecessary braces.

Becker’s has reported on four physician fraud cases since July 21: 1. Harrisburg-based Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $790,000 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare.

The government can't combat this problem alone. Seniors can do a lot to protect themselves and the system. And we should all be alert for scams.

The 4th Circuit reinstated the Medicare fraud conviction of a Maryland doctor accused of inflating COVID-19 test billing, sending the case to retrial.

Federal authorities have charged 11 individuals in a health care fraud case involving $10.6 billion billed to Medicare for medical supplies, mainly catheters, that were neither requested nor ...

Dr. Mohammed Ahmad, 38, of Avon pleaded guilty Thursday in a Medicare fraud case involving fake medical equipment orders and telemedicine abuse. Prosecutors say he approved $267,000 in claims without examining patients.

Cybercriminals accessed Medicare data of more than 100,000 Americans by creating fraudulent accounts, prompting CMS to deactivate accounts and issue new Medicare cards.

Federal authorities have charged 11 individuals in a health care fraud case involving $10.6 billion billed to Medicare for medical supplies, mainly catheters, that were neither requested nor ...

Imposter scammers are targeting Medicare enrollees, claiming they need to update their Medicare card, but it's really just a ploy to steal their personal information. Kevin Summer said he was initially suspicious when he received a call out of the blue from someone claiming to be with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.