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$19 million recovered in 2nd largest medicaid fraud in …

(7 days ago) WebThe Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Attorney General's office and the Health Care Authority recovered $18,999,999.80 in the case, which will go back to the state through the Medicaid Fraud

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/19-million-recovered-in-2nd-largest-medicaid-fraud-in-wa-history/article_79b897e0-23b1-11ed-a205-436ad6aacc55.html

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Fraud prevention Washington State Health Care Authority

(1 days ago) WebIf you suspect someone is fraudulently reporting their circumstances to receive Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage, please notify: Washington Apple Health eligibility …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/other-administrative-activities/fraud-prevention

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Centene guilty of overcharging state Medicaid program, …

(5 days ago) WebHealth care giant Centene to pay Washington $19 million for overcharging state Medicaid program in 2nd largest Medicaid fraud recovery in WA history.

https://mynorthwest.com/3607059/centene-guilty-of-overcharging-state-medicaid-program-owes-wa-19-million/

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Medicaid Fraud Washington State - Office of the …

(7 days ago) WebP.O. Box 40114 - Olympia, WA - 98504 - (360) 586-8888 Established in 1978, the Washington State Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD) is responsible for both …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/medicaid-fraud

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After Change Healthcare breach, Kreidler alerts industry …

(7 days ago) WebApril 17, 2024. OLYMPIA — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s office has issued a Technical Assistance Advisory (TAA) (PDF, 326.04 KB) to all state …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news/after-change-healthcare-breach-kreidler-alerts-industry-their-obligations

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Attorney General files criminal charges against

(9 days ago) WebThe Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of health care provider fraud committed against the …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/attorney-general-files-criminal-charges-against-spokane-based-health-business

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Pfizer Inc. to pay $2.3 billion in historic Medicaid

(2 days ago) WebWashington’s share is roughly $9 million. AAG Dawn Cortez, director of Washington’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, facilitated the settlement for the state of …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/pfizer-inc-pay-23-billion-historic-medicaid-fraud-settlement

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Health care giant to pay Washington $19M to resolve …

(2 days ago) WebThe company, Centene, will have to pay $19 million to Washington state, and Attorney General Bob Ferguson said it would be the second-largest Medicaid fraud recovery in Washington state history.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/health-care-giant-pay-washington-19m-resolve-allegations-medicaid-fraud/37F5ZWSSHFEU5AWELBSW773PNU/

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Health care giant Centene agrees to $19M settlement in …

(9 days ago) WebThe Washington settlement is the second-largest Medicaid fraud resolution in state history, trailing only a $46.7 million agreement in 2016 with Wyeth, a …

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2022/08/24/medicaid-fraud-settlement-washington-state.html

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How to identify and report Medicare fraud and abuse

(7 days ago) WebReport Medicare fraud and abuse. SHIBA is Washington state's Senior Medicare Patrol project. We can help clients prevent, detect and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud and …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/how-identify-and-report-medicare-fraud-and-abuse

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Dozens in 16 States Charged With Health Care Fraud Schemes, …

(6 days ago) WebWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged dozens of people in several health care fraud and prescription drug schemes, including one …

https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2023-06-28/dozens-in-16-states-charged-with-health-care-fraud-schemes-including-1-9b-in-bogus-claims

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Chapter 24: Washington State Fraud and Abuse Prohibitions

(1 days ago) WebThe focus of this chapter is on the Washington state health care fraud and abuse laws. While a brief overview of the federal laws is provided for context, there are numerous fine …

http://wssha.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/HLM_Chapter24.pdf

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Report Healthcare Provider Fraud - Labor & Industries (L&I), …

(7 days ago) WebReport Healthcare Provider Fraud. Health Care Provider Billing Fraud. Report health care provider billing fraud in Washington State. Call: 1-888-811-5974 (option #4) Health care …

https://lni.wa.gov/fraud/report-healthcare-provider-fraud

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Kreidler continues scrutiny of Change Healthcare Washington …

(9 days ago) WebOLYMPIA — Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s office continues to monitor for impacts and disruptions to healthcare services caused by …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news/kreidler-continues-scrutiny-change-healthcare

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US announces charges in $2.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown

(9 days ago) WebThe U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday announced federal and local criminal charges targeting 78 defendants across 16 states as part of a law enforcement …

https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-announces-charges-25-billion-healthcare-fraud-takedown-2023-06-28/

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How do I report Medicaid Provider Fraud in Washington State?

(4 days ago) WebWashington State Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-562-6906. OFA investigates Welfare Fraud in the state of Washington. The word Welfare is used to include: Public …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/faq/how-do-i-report-medicaid-provider-fraud-washington-state

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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse - Washington State Local Health Insurance

(1 days ago) WebThe cost of fraud. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates that financial losses from health care fraud are about $100 million per day. …

https://www.chpw.org/member-center/member-rights/fraud-waste-and-abuse/

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Four Medicaid providers convicted of healthcare - Washington …

(7 days ago) WebThe DSHS Office of Fraud & Accountability investigates client fraud. You can report Medicaid Client Fraud via the Department’s Online Complaint Form or by calling the …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/four-medicaid-providers-convicted-healthcare-fraud-thurston-and-king-county

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Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters continue to steal taxpayer money

(1 days ago) WebHealthcare fraud was the leading source of False Claims Act settlements and judgments in fiscal year 2023. scheme, and conspire to steal federal and state …

https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/investigation-fraud-and-risk/medicare-medicaid-fraud-2024/

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Three Admit Half-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

(9 days ago) WebThree Admit Half-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. ST. LOUIS –The former owner, office manager, and business manager of a St. Louis County, …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/three-admit-half-million-dollar-health-care-fraud-conspiracy/

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GAO report details up to $500 billion in annual fraud

(4 days ago) WebThe report examined instances of fraud between fiscal years 2018 and 2022 and concluded that “the federal government could lose between $233 billion and $521 …

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3006140/gao-report-details-up-to-500-billion-in-annual-fraud/

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HHS suspends funding from organization that - Washington …

(8 days ago) WebSuspension and debarment, which is the long-term prohibition of receiving federal funds, is a primary public mechanism that “protects the federal government from …

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3004747/hhs-suspends-funding-organization-that-funded-wuhan-virus-research/

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Medicare fraud tips - Washington state Office of the Insurance …

(8 days ago) WebStatewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling. Call us at 800-562-6900, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Contact the …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/medicare-fraud-tips

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Former Facebook and Nike DEI official sentenced to prison for $5

(1 days ago) WebBarbara Furlow-Smiles, a former senior Facebook and Nike diversity, equity, and inclusion official, has been sentenced to five years in prison after defrauding her …

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3006925/former-facebook-nike-dei-official-sentenced-prison-5-million-fraud-scheme/

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3 admit $500K-plus health care fraud - The Business Journals

(7 days ago) WebThe owner and two employees of a St. Louis County home health care firm pleaded guilty in a Missouri Medicaid fraud scheme of more than $552,000, the feds …

https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2024/05/15/3-admit-500k-health-care-fraud.html

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Arizona's $2 billion Medicaid fraud was first announced one year ago

(8 days ago) WebThe state's Medicaid program is called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Mayes initially estimated the fraud had amounted to …

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2024/05/16/arizonas-2-billion-medicaid-fraud-was-first-announced-one-year-ago/73706945007/

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Washington to receive record Medicaid fraud settlement of …

(2 days ago) WebWashington will recover money. Under the terms of the civil settlement, the companies will pay $1.72 billion to the states and the federal government. The total recovered for …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/washington-receive-record-medicaid-fraud-settlement-21447550

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Florida man sentenced to 10 years in prison and significant fines …

(8 days ago) WebA Florida man has been sentenced in Pittsburgh to 10 years in prison and ordered to return $97 million, along with an additional $30 million, for committing

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2024/05/08/florida-healthcare-fraud-hurt/stories/202405080092

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Medicare fraud – Senior Medicare Patrol Washington state Office …

(6 days ago) WebProtect yourself against Medicare fraud. SMP/OIG COVID-19 health care fraud Q&A. Common COVID-19 scams. SEE ALSO. SHIBA public presentations. NEED MORE …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/medicare-fraud-senior-medicare-patrol

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Mother and son plead guilty to stealing $17,696 from state …

(Just Now) WebThe Washington State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes fraud by health care providers. The unit also monitors complaints of resident …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/mother-and-son-plead-guilty-stealing-17696-state-healthcare-programs

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Pentagon inspector general warns of Ukraine’s - Washington …

(9 days ago) WebAs of March 31, there were a total of 62 open investigations into allegations of grant and procurement fraud, corruption, theft, program irregularities, and …

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3007408/pentagon-inspector-general-warns-ukraines-endemic-corruption/

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Kerry Washington, Adam Kinzinger to help lead poll worker …

(6 days ago) WebKerry Washington and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) are teaming up to help lead an effort to recruit election poll workers ahead of November. The former …

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4668455-kerry-washington-adam-kinzinger-poll-worker-recruitment-2024-election/

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