Introduction
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Chapter 1: Fraudulent Health Claims
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Fraudulent Health Claims
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How to spot false claims
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Why health fraud schemes work
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Some medical problems that attract health fraud schemes
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Cancer
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Arthritis
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Precautions for taking dietary supplements
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For more information or to report a problem
Chapter 2: Medicare Fraud Schemes
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Durable Medical Equipment
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Managed Care
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Kickbacks: What is a kickback?
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Home Health Agencies and Hospice
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Clinical Laboratories
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Independent Physiological Labs (IPLs)
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Hospitals
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Ambulance
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Physicians/Practitioners
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Mental Health Services
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Nursing Services
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Who to Contact if You Suspect Fraud/OIG Hotline
Chapter 3: Medicaid Fraud Scemes
Chapter 4: Hearing Aids
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How does a hearing aid work?
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Why do people lose their hearing?
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Where can I buy a hearing aid?
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How can I tell whether I need a hearing aid?
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Can I get a trial period?
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What about purchase agreements?
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What are the federal standards for hearing aid sales?
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What are the state standards for hearing aid sales?
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Where can I complain?
Chapter 5:
Telemarketing Fraud
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Tip-Offs to Phone Fraud
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It’s the Law
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How to Protect Targets of Telemarketing Fraud
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For More Information
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