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Fraud on Fridays: Surgeon Sentenced for Compound Bribes
A surgeon doesn’t get 102 months in federal prison because he “missed a detail.” He gets it because he treated prescribing like a revenue stream instead of a duty.
Fraud on Fridays: Inside Job
Some of the most damaging fraud in medical practices doesn’t come from CMS, payors, or regulators—it comes from trusted employees.
Fraud on Fridays: Shocking Double Stack Fraud
A former CEO and COO are accused of healthcare fraud used to drive securities fraud. Learn the lessons for healthcare leaders and investors.
Fraud On Fridays: The Fake Doctor Will See You Now
A Connecticut physician is accused of knowingly employing a fake doctor for years. Learn the risks of credential misuse and how identity‑based fraud ensnares practices.
Fraud on Fridays: Brace Yourself
A Florida LNA built a layered $11.4M DME fraud scheme involving hidden ownership, kickbacks, and structuring.
Fraud on Fridays: From Telehealth to Telefraud
Another week. Another fraud.
This Friday’s case shows how telehealth can quietly turn into federal wire fraud—without physicians realizing the risk until it’s too late.
Five Ophthalmology Practices See Eye to Eye in False Claims Act Settlement
Five ophthalmology practices agreed to pay nearly $6M over alleged kickbacks and unnecessary testing. Learn the FCA risks every physician group must understand.
Fraud on Fridays: Bogus Billing for Botox?
Learn why poor documentation and bad fixes can turn mistakes into criminal exposure—and how one physician allegedly blurred the lines of Botox billing.
Fraud on Fridays: DME and Dummies
The $1 billion telemedicine scam that finally caught up with its CEO.