Healthcare Scams In Texas

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Historic nationwide investigation, with Texas ties, …

(3 days ago) WEBSince its inception in March 2007, the Health Care Fraud Strike Force program had charged more than 4,200 defendants who …

https://www.click2houston.com/health/2020/10/01/historic-nationwide-investigation-with-texas-ties-uncovers-more-than-6b-in-healthcare-fraud-opioid-abuse/

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Three North Texas Labs Indicted in $300 Million Kickback Fraud

(6 days ago) WEBCasanova received more than $300,000 for $12 million worth of lab tests. They and other defendants face up to 55 years in prison for conspiracy to commit …

https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2022/02/three-north-texas-labs-indicted-in-300-million-kickback-fraud/

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Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse Office of Inspector General - Texas

(3 days ago) WEBThe OIG is prohibited from providing you with an update on the status of any open investigation. To report fraud, waste, or abuse in a Texas health and human services …

https://oig.hhs.texas.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse

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OIG Hotline provides 33,000 Texans with a path to report fraud

(1 days ago) WEBIf you suspect fraud, waste or abuse related to an HHS program, contact the OIG Fraud Hotline at 800-436-6184 or visit ReportTexasFraud.com. During fiscal year …

https://oig.hhs.texas.gov/about-us/news/oig-hotline-provides-33000-texans-path-report-fraud

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Final four sentenced in $189M Health Care Fraud Scam

(5 days ago) WEBFinal four sentenced in $189M Health Care Fraud Scam Press Release. Final four sentenced in $189M Health Care Fraud Scam. Friday, April 23, 2021. Share. …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/final-four-sentenced-189m-health-care-fraud-scam

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Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit …

(1 days ago) WEBFederal and industry authorities estimate that fraud comprises up to ten percent of the costs of the Medicaid program, making Medicaid fraud a more than $4 …

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxtons-medicaid-fraud-control-unit-secures-14-year-prison-sentence-home-health

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Texas hospice execs guilty of $152 million Medicare scam, U.S.

(Just Now) WEBThe owner and the CEO of a chain of Texas hospice and home-health centers defrauded Medicare out of $152 million by falsely certifying that all of their …

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/texas-hospice-execs-guilty-152-mln-medicare-scam-5th-circ-2022-03-25/

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Health Care Office of the Attorney General

(8 days ago) WEBHealth Care. Learn more about protecting patient privacy and reporting health care and hospital fraud and abuse.

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/health-care

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Northern District of Texas Texas Healthcare Fraud Takedown …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Justice Department announced today a coordinated health care fraud enforcement operation across the state of Texas, involving charges against a total of 58 …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/texas-healthcare-fraud-takedown-results-charges-against-58-individuals

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Spot Health Insurance Scams Consumer Advice

(1 days ago) WEBMedicare: Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) Health Insurance Marketplace®: HealthCare.gov or 1-800-318-2596. 2. Scammers say you need to pay a fee for a new Medicare card or …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/spot-health-insurance-scams

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Health Care Fraud — FBI

(Just Now) WEBThe recent sentencing of a Texas woman to 10 years in prison marked the end of a long-running, multi-million-dollar health care fraud scheme that placed vulnerable patients at risk.

https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/health-care-fraud

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11 Defendants Plead Guilty in $300 Million Healthcare Fraud

(2 days ago) WEBJust two months after being charged, all 11 defendants implicated in the $300 million Spectrum/Reliable healthcare fraud have pleaded guilty, announced U.S. …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/11-defendants-plead-guilty-300-million-healthcare-fraud

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Fraud Protection Tips in the Health Insurance Marketplace®

(6 days ago) WEBIf we don’t have this information, we may not be able to process your application. Calls come from 1-855-997-1890 or 844-477-7500. Caller ID may also show as Health …

https://www.healthcare.gov/protect-from-fraud-and-scams/

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The History Of Health Care Fraud In Texas - bryanfagan.com

(3 days ago) WEBHealthcare fraud has been a persistent issue in Texas, with several significant cases and initiatives aimed at combating fraudulent activities in the …

https://www.bryanfagan.com/blog/2023/august/health-insurance-fraud-schemes-and-legal-ramific/

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Understanding Texas Healthcare Fraud Laws Brett Podolsky

(4 days ago) WEBIn Texas, a healthcare fraud conviction can range from a misdemeanor to a felony offense. In some scenarios, a type of healthcare fraud automatically calls for a …

https://brettpodolsky.com/fraud/understanding-texas-healthcare-fraud-laws/

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11 plead guilty in $300 million Texas health care scam Fort Worth

(8 days ago) WEBBill Oxford Getty Images. All 11 people charged in a $300 million health care fraud conspiracy in Texas have pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, …

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article260642922.html

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Federal Agencies Launch Portal for Public Reporting of …

(2 days ago) WEBLearn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/federal-agencies-launch-portal-public-reporting-anticompetitive-practices-health-care-sector

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Report fraud - Texas Department of Insurance

(2 days ago) WEBReporting state agency fraud. If you suspect, or have evidence of internal fraud, waste, and abuse related to TDI staff or operations, report it immediately to either …

https://www.tdi.texas.gov/fraud/index.html

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Ten Physicians and Local Execs Indicted in Pharmacy Kickback …

(2 days ago) WEBSeveral podiatrists and local businessmen are among the 14 people indicted in a pharmaceutical kickback scheme in the Northern District of Texas this week. The …

https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2024/02/ten-physicians-and-local-execs-indicted-in-pharmacy-kickback-scheme/

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Texas Fraud Laws: Healthcare Fraud - The Law Office of Greg Tsioros

(4 days ago) WEBA Texas state felony charge is reserved for healthcare fraud that results in the loss of more than $2500 but less than $30,000. It merits punishments like a prison …

https://www.txcrimdefense.com/texas-fraud-laws-healthcare-fraud/

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Does Texas Have Healthcare Practice Fraud Laws? - Massingill

(8 days ago) WEBIn Texas, healthcare fraud can be a criminal offense. Chapter 35 of the Texas Penal Code describes the punishments for defendants convicted of healthcare …

https://jm.legal/articles/healthcare/healthcare-practice-fraud-laws/

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Clinic owner at center of multi-million dollar fraud scheme in …

(3 days ago) WEBHOUSTON – A judge sentenced a Houston-area mental health clinic owner to prison after prosecutors say she was the ringleader of medical fraud for decades, …

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/04/23/clinic-owner-at-center-of-multi-million-dollar-fraud-scheme-in-houston-area-sent-to-prison/

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File a Complaint Against a Health Facility or Health Care …

(3 days ago) WEBHealth and Human Services Commission Complaint and Incident Intake Mail Code E-249 P.O. Box 149030 Austin, Texas 78714-9030; How We Process Complaints Against …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/health-care-facilities-regulation/file-a-complaint-against-a-health-facility-or-health-care-regulation-representative

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Texas SNAP Benefits Scams: What are the most common scams in …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a warning to Texans regarding a surge in fraudulent schemes targeting families who use state …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/texas-snap-benefits-scams-what-are-the-most-common-scams-in-texas-targeting-food-stamps-beneficiaries/ar-AA1o8ykj

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Two Charged With $12 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

(4 days ago) WEBDrs. Desi Barroga, 51, and Deno Barroga, 51, were indicted on November 14th on one count each of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, five counts each of …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/two-charged-12-million-health-care-fraud-scheme

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UnitedHealth data breach caused by lack of multifactor …

(7 days ago) WEBThe annual number of ransomware attacks against hospitals and other health care providers doubled from 2016 to 2021, according to a 2022 study published in JAMA …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unitedhealth-senate-hearing-cyberattack-change-healthcare/

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Fraud, waste and abuse: How some doctors are exploiting …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Four Corners investigation into the pain industry included a report prepared by international healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse organisation, Kirontech …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-01/medical-bills-reveal-fraud-and-exploitation-of-medicare/103784522

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Consumer Directed HealthSelect medical plan: the basics ERS

(1 days ago) WEBBCBSTX Personal Health Assistants can answer questions about your health plan benefits, help you find in-network providers, assist with prior authorizations and …

https://ers.texas.gov/news/consumer-directed-healthselect-medical-plan-the-basics

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Change Healthcare hackers broke in using stolen credentials — …

(5 days ago) WEBThe ransomware gang that hacked into U.S. health tech giant Change Healthcare used a set of stolen credentials to remotely access the company’s systems …

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/uhg-change-healthcare-ransomware-compromised-credentials-mfa/

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Why Family Caregivers Need a Backup Care Plan - AARP

(Just Now) WEBA 2023 AARP report found that caregiving takes a toll on both the caregiver’s mental health and physical health, with reports of increased levels of depression, …

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/info-2024/backup-care-plan.html

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Walmart abruptly shuts down health clinics amid Texas expansion

(8 days ago) WEB6:00 AM on Apr 30, 2024 CDT. Walmart is shutting down all of its health clinics — more than 50 — just as it was expanding into Texas. Three clinics opened in …

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2024/04/30/walmart-abruptly-shuts-down-health-clinics-amid-texas-expansion/

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Where the west begins is where TRS-ActiveCare rides with …

(8 days ago) WEBpercentage of the costs; e.g., you pay 20% while the health care plan pays 80%. • Out-of-Pocket Maximum: The maximum amount you pay each year for medical costs. After …

https://www.trs.texas.gov/TRS%20Documents/2024-25_trsactivecare_plan%20highlights_%20region_11.pdf

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Southeast Texas Swamped By River Flooding - The Weather Channel

(1 days ago) WEBRounds of heavy rain, including up to a foot in a 24-hour period, pushed rivers and creeks in southeast Texas over their banks and into neighborhoods. - Videos from …

https://weather.com/storms/severe/video/southeast-texas-swamped-by-river-flooding

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Texas A&M To Award More Than 12,000 Diplomas At Spring …

(1 days ago) WEBTexas A&M University’s spring commencement ceremonies are scheduled for May 9, 10 and 11 at Reed Arena in College Station. Abbey Santoro/Texas A&M …

https://today.tamu.edu/2024/05/03/texas-am-to-award-more-than-12000-diplomas-at-spring-commencements/

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The Protesters and the President - The New York Times

(Just Now) WEBFeaturing Jonathan Wolfe and Peter Baker. Produced by Diana Nguyen , Luke Vander Ploeg , Alexandra Leigh Young, Nina Feldman and Carlos Prieto. Edited by Lisa …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/podcasts/the-daily/university-protestest.html

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