Medicare Fraud in the News

Federal prosecutors recently charged eight individuals—including three nurses, a chiropractor, and a person posing as a psychologist—in a major California hospice fraud scheme involving millions of dollars in Medicare billing for patients who were not terminally ill. This case is a reminder that Medicare fraud remains a persistent issue and that perpetrators continue to be caught and held accountable. We encourage pharmacists to stay vigilant, double‑check prescription claims, and avoid any billing practices that could put them or their practice at risk.

See the Department of Justice press release to read more about this story.