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One hospice doctor. One year. $71 million worth of Medicare claims.
A CBS News Investigation into hospices found an industry ripe for fraud, especially in California. A Los Angeles County hospice physician’s name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, was tied to nearly 2,800 Medicare patients’ claims across 126 California hospices in 2024, according to data we analyzed. Source link
FBI arrests 8 for allegedly defrauding Medicare out of over $50 million
FBI arrests 8 for allegedly defrauding Medicare out of over $50 million – CBS News Watch CBS News The FBI arrested eight people on Thursday for allegedly scheming to defraud Medicare out of more than $50 million. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has been following the story for several months and joins “The Daily Report” … Read more
Hospice where staggering 97% of terminal patients survive is accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45 million
The FBI arrested a married couple Thursday accused of fraudulently billing Medicare for $7.45 million while running a hospice with a survival rate reported to be more than 97% after five years. They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News. A high survival rate at a hospice … Read more
What seniors should know as Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes
Seniors still have time for adjustments as the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period comes to an end. Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/Getty Images Each year, the Medicare Advantage open enrollment window — which typically runs from January 1 to March 31 — offers a limited but important opportunity for seniors to rethink their approach to healthcare … Read more
Dr. Oz says Medicare will cut off hospices suspected of fraud
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reacts to a CBS News investigation that found many hospices in LA County had red flags for potential fraud. He tells correspondent Adam Yamaguchi of how the federal government is working to combat it. Source link