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2 Feb 2009, 1:31 am
Here's the intro from the DBR article:In the Justice Department's stout-hearted fight against health care fraud in the heart of Hialeah, Orlando Pascual Jr. was the perfect snitch.He was an insider who ran a durable medical goods scam called Med-Source Medical Equipment, and Washington prosecutors used him in at least three trials, court documents show.Among the five known defendants Pascual helped put behind bars was Dr. [read post]
15 Feb 2023, 8:20 am
Of that $2.2 billion, “over $1.7 billion related to matters that involved the health care industry, including drug and medical device manufacturers, durable medical equipment, home health and managed care providers, hospitals, pharmacies, hospice organizations, and physicians. [read post]
16 Aug 2023, 11:52 am
Attorney Damian Williams said: “Anthony Cracchiolo faced justice today for illegally trafficking in signed orders for durable medical equipment and thus seeking to defraud Medicare of more than $11 million. [read post]
18 Feb 2025, 1:30 pm
Providers of durable medical equipment should take steps to avoid becoming a featured part of the next DOJ “takedown” in the future. [read post]
19 Oct 2010, 1:23 pm
The Swartz Law Firm handled one of the longest Medicare fraud trials in the South Florida that involved charges against physicians, pharmacists and durable medical equipment providers. [read post]
23 Jun 2016, 1:19 pm
The alleged schemes involved a variety of services, including physical and occupational therapy, home health care, prescription drugs, and durable medical equipment. [read post]
19 Oct 2010, 1:23 pm
The Swartz Law Firm handled one of the longest Medicare fraud trials in the South Florida that involved charges against physicians, pharmacists and durable medical equipment providers. [read post]
19 Jan 2012, 12:28 pm
Today’s arrests involving durable medical equipment (DME) fraud demonstrate our resolve to bring these subjects to justice. [read post]
9 Feb 2012, 3:07 pm
Aslanyan also profited from the scheme by selling fraudulent prescriptions and documents generated at his clinics to the owners and operators of fraudulent durable medical equipment (DME) supply companies, which used the prescriptions and documents to submit false claims to Medicare. [read post]
25 May 2009, 8:33 am
HEAT, which will include senior officials from DOJ and HHS, will invest in technology and data sharing measures and will also undertake several initiatives designed to prevent Medicare fraud, including: Increased site visits to potential suppliers of durable medical equipment to prevent imposters; Increased provider training on Medicare compliance; Improved data sharing to identify patterns that lead to health care fraud; and Strengthened monitoring… [read post]
6 May 2021, 6:07 am
This alleged fraudulent activity has resulted in charges for defendants in various healthcare professions, including, genetic testing laboratories, pharmacies, and durable medical equipment (DME) companies. [read post]
30 Jun 2010, 5:14 pm
In the twelve months since the Strike Force was announced, the Miami area has seen an almost $2 billion reduction in durable medical equipment submissions compared to the preceding 12 month period. [read post]
11 Sep 2009, 12:27 am
SD Fla. - DME company president arrested for health care fraud - The president of a Florida-based durable medical equipment company was arrested after being indicted for submitting approximately $3.6 million in fraudulent Medicare claims, the US announced on September 4. [read post]
14 Jul 2011, 12:24 pm
Of that, $95 million were either not considered medically necessary or lacked sufficient documentation to justify the claim.A whopping 78% of claims submitted by Medicare DME (durable medical equipment) providers had records that did not match physician records for medical necessity.In other words, records submitted by DME suppliers indicated the motorized wheelchair was medically necessary but the doctor records did not agree with that… [read post]
18 Jun 2010, 9:09 pm
In addition, 12 durable medical equipment (DME) retail companies located in South Brooklyn that were operated by the charged individuals were searched.Four of the DME businesses in Brooklyn that were searched were Kristar, Inc., Promed Supply Co., Inc., Dorsi Medical Supply Inc., DB Supply Inc. [read post]
15 Jan 2010, 6:06 am
Generally, Durable Medical Equipment ("DME") suppliers are statutorily prohibited from telemarketing Medicare beneficiaries regarding furnishing a covered item. [read post]
12 May 2010, 11:44 am
Of the $55 million collected, 27 percent was for Part A claims; 56 percent was for Part B claims excluding durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS); and 17 percent was for Part B DMEPOS claims. [read post]
13 Apr 2016, 11:29 am
Top Medicaid unimplemented recommendations address calculation of Medicaid upper payment limits and state reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. [read post]
23 Feb 2024, 3:02 pm
Baldonado of accepting cash kickbacks in exchange for authorizing lab tests and ordering unnecessary durable medical equipment, along with billing Medicare for office visits that never took place. [read post]
31 Mar 2011, 10:25 am
Recruiters allegedly induced beneficiaries to disclose their personal information with promises of free medical services or durable medical equipment. [read post]
