Uncategorized

Dr. Basem Hamid, a 52-year-old neurologist from Pearland, Texas, has agreed to pay $948,359.85 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare. The case centers around fraudulent billing for surgical implantation of neurostimulator electrodes between August 2019 and October 2022. The Fraudulent Scheme Dr. Hamid's actions violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting […]

In a significant enforcement action, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced that Monica Preston, a nurse practitioner based in Colorado Springs, has agreed to pay $90,000 to resolve allegations of improper prescribing practices involving controlled substances, including opioids. Details of the Allegations Monica Preston, N.P., formerly employed at the Colorado Institute […]

$67 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme: Telemarketer Sentenced in Major Medicare Scam Massive Fraud Operation Uncovered The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of a telemarketer involved in a staggering $67 million health care fraud and money laundering scheme. This case highlights the ongoing battle against Medicare fraud and the critical role whistleblowers […]

FBI Uncovers Massive Medicaid Fraud Scheme at Minnesota Autism Centers: What Whistleblowers Need to Know Breaking: FBI Raids Reveal Extensive Healthcare Fraud The FBI has uncovered substantial evidence of multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud at two Minnesota autism centers, executing search warrants at Smart Therapy Center in Minneapolis and Star Autism Center in St. Cloud. These centers allegedly […]

California Hospital Pays $10.25M to Settle False Claims Allegations Sutter Health's Stark Law Violations Sutter Health, a prominent healthcare provider in California, has agreed to pay $10.25 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. This settlement stems from accusations that Sutter Health violated the Stark Law, which prohibits hospitals from billing Medicare […]

Pennsylvania State University has reached a $1.25 million settlement with the Department of Justice to resolve allegations related to non-compliance with contractual cybersecurity requirements. Understanding the Settlement The case centered on Penn State's alleged failure to meet mandatory cybersecurity standards while receiving federal contracts. This settlement represents a significant development in the enforcement of cybersecurity compliance […]

A California-based mobile phlebotomy laboratory and its owners have agreed to pay $135,000 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare for blood testing services and travel mileage. This settlement highlights the ongoing efforts to combat healthcare fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. Nature of the Fraud The case centers around allegations of improper billing for […]

A significant Medicare fraud settlement has been reached in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where Apple Corporate Wellness, Inc. (now operating as Bryn Medical Center and Basket Medical PLLC) has agreed to pay over $1.1 million to resolve allegations of improper billing practices. Details of the Fraudulent Billing Scheme The case centers around the improper billing of electro-acupuncture […]

In a shocking case of healthcare fraud, Zishan Alvi, the co-owner of a Chicago-based COVID-19 testing laboratory, has pleaded guilty to a massive $14 million fraud scheme. This case highlights the critical importance of whistleblowers in uncovering and reporting healthcare fraud, particularly during times of national crisis. The LabElite Fraud Scheme Zishan Alvi, a 45-year-old […]

In a significant development for whistleblowers and government accountability, NH Learning Solutions Corporation has agreed to pay $975,000 to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. This settlement highlights the ongoing efforts to combat fraud against government programs and underscores the critical role of whistleblowers in exposing such misconduct. Allegations of Inflated Tuition Benefits […]