“Our Medicaid Fraud Division works diligently to uphold the integrity of Georgia’s Medicaid program and protect taxpayer dollars no matter the amount,” said Carr. “This includes pursuing providers who violate the public’s trust by abusing a system meant to care … Read More
Agency Working to Develop Innovative Strategies to Prevent Fraud AUSTIN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) a federal grant of more than $400,000 to further the agency’s fraud prevention … Read More
The fallout from a 2021 Federal investigation into Spring Hill-based Crestar Labs is continuing with a new 40-count second superseding indictment that has charged eight people in a Medicare and Medicaid fraud conspiracy across six states. As previously reported, the … Read More
Stephanie Pagliuca used to joke that she would retire once New Hampshire got a dental residency program, but now, she’s finally getting her wish. “It turns out I’m not ready to retire yet,” said Pagliuca, who does workforce development for … Read More
For Alayna Schoblaske, D.M.D., a dentist in a federally qualified health center in Medford, Oregon, there’s been a lot to love with spending her first four years as a dentist working in public health. “I love our mission. I love … Read More
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Dr. Henry Patel was a healthy man before getting a dental implant in July of 2020, his wife said. He was a prominent doctor in Wilmington, and went to his dentist for a routine procedure. Oral surgeon … Read More
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We like to think that we can trust our medical providers, especially dentists since they are right in our mouths with various nefarious-looking instruments. But sometimes blind trust can create trouble. When I moved to Florida in June 2020, I … Read More
NASHVILLE – A federal grand jury in Nashville on Monday returned a 40-count second superseding indictment, charging eight people in a Medicare and Medicaid fraud conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee. The indictment … Read More
A Texas pharmacy owner was indicted in a Georgia grand jury on Thursday, August 4, for a drug price scheme where he generated $10 million through unnecessary, expensive prescriptions he obtained through bribes. The Boerne man, Lucky S. Ott Jr., … Read More
A Miami doctor was sentenced Tuesday to five years in federal prison after admitting he filed around $38 million in fraudulent claims to health insurance companies for prescriptions that patients didn’t need or receive. Armando Valdes was ordered to forfeit … Read More
A jury has ordered Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) to pay $61M in a whistleblower case that accused the drugmaker of making false claims about pricing under Medicaid’s drug pricing program, Bloomberg reported. The suit was filed in 2014 by whistleblower Ronald … Read More
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A Madison dental practice plans to take a day next month and offer free care for people who need it. Four Lakes Family Dental will welcome patients on Saturday, September 10, to offer a wide range … Read More
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Elderwood has agreed to pay $950,000 to resolve allegations of fraudulently billing for Medicare and Medicaid. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Coriell, between August 1, 2013, and December 31, … Read More
HOUSTON – Two Houston area men are charged in a nationwide pharmacy health care fraud scheme that targeted elderly citizens, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Tuesday. Mohamed Mokbel, 57, and Fathy Elsafty, 63, are charged with one count of … Read More
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — Pensacola dentist Dr. Charles Stamitoles was arrested again Friday for the fourth time in a little over two months. Stamitoles, 65, was arrested and booked into the Escambia County Jail Friday on a charge of battery. … Read More
TYLER – Jeffrey Paul Madison, former CEO of Little River Healthcare, was among 21 people recently charged in connection to alleged medical fraud schemes worth $1.2 billion. Thirty-six defendants are facing criminal charges in 13 federal districts in the United … Read More
Some West Baltimore middle school students got to learn about the career of dentistry on Thursday. Source: Planet Smiles Camp helps children enter the field of dentistry / yahoo! news
3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, and other modern technologies are generating a massive boom within the dental and healthcare industries. When appropriately integrated with your new-office design, cutting-edge technology provides greater precision, repeatable success, and increased productivity within an office. … Read More
The American Dental Association recently began notifying state regulators that the “cybersecurity incident” it reported in April was actually a ransomware attack, which led to the theft of member data. On April 23, ADA first reported to its members that … Read More
On July 20, 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a Special Fraud Alert (Alert) concerning the fraud and abuse risks associated with healthcare practitioners entering into arrangements with telemedicine companies. The … Read More
As the number of third-party payers rolling out provider rating programs increase, the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs is advising dentists to be proactive about speaking up when they believe the ratings don’t accurately measure the quality of care … Read More
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Georgia man was sentenced to prison for participating in a scheme that defrauded the Medicaid programs in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia of more than $5 million, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the … Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville self-employed care provider has been arrested for allegedly submitting more than $11,000 worth of fraudulent claims to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, including billing for hours not worked. Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud … Read More
A snappy political advertisement from the conservative advocacy group American Commitment bluntly charges Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., with supporting a legislative plan that would drain “billions in funds” from Medicare. Specifically, the ad claims that Manchin and AARP, the well-known … Read More
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KTNV) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Nevada Medicaid nearly $1.6 million over four years to create five new programs. These programs aim to develop oral health … Read More
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee announced on Tuesday that local dental provider Dr. Don Flanagan and former business manager Franci Raines have agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations of … Read More
Atlanta, G.A., July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Benevis, a leading dental support organization (DSO) for practices focused on family dental care and orthodontics, today published a whitepaper, “The Health-Dental Divide and the Chasm It Creates for Too Many Children.” … Read More
Scott Charmoli, a Grafton resident who worked as a dentist at a practice in the Washington County village of Jackson has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for purposefully damaging the teeth of several patients during hundreds of … Read More
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – An East Texan was among 21 people who were charged in connection to alleged medical fraud schemes worth $1.2 billion. The Department of Justice said 36 defendants are facing criminal charges in 13 federal districts in … Read More
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“HHS-OIG”) New York Regional Office announced … Read More
Ashley Nicole Brown, 35, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the owner of unlicensed home health company, and a former employee of another home health company, pleaded guilty to embezzling her coworkers’ payroll funds and their health insurance subsidies. Tulsa County District … Read More
Two Lubbock dentists have been nominated for Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s “of the year” awards, according to news releases. The South Plains District Dental Society nominated Dr. Mary R. Glasheen for Texas New Dentist of the Year and Dr. … Read More
Jul. 20—OXFORD — An Oxford doctor has been arrested after being accused of playing a role in fleecing $3.8 million from the United States and health care benefits programs. Podiatrist M. Shaun Lund, 53, was arrested on July 15 after … Read More
DALLAS (KDAF) — The dentist is an important part of keeping up with your hygiene but we understand that like the doctor’s office, not everyone is super keen on going to the dentist. With not liking the dentist means excuses … Read More
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M College of Dentistry professor Dan Burch has been recognized as one of 12 health equity heroes. Burch received the honor from DentaQuest for his work in making dental care more accessible for individuals … Read More
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Dental Specialist students attending the 330-X2 course at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence get hands-on experience practicing skills while treating volunteer patients. Active duty, retirees, family members, and U.S. Army … Read More
The dental profession has been warned for over two decades in peer reviewed literature of the ability and ease to manipulate digital dental radiographs. Violators may have nefarious purposes. Possibilities include deceptions and misrepresentations to the insurance industry, dental patients, … Read More
Across the country, there is a growing push for states to expand their Medicaid programs to include dental care coverage, a trend that is being applauded by dental care experts nationwide. “I think sometimes dentistry looks to be on the … Read More
A St. James man was convicted Wednesday in federal court in Central Islip in a $600 million healthcare fraud scheme. Following a six-week trial, a jury found Mathew James guilty on eight counts of charges in a scheme that impersonating … Read More
