Topic: Medical Fraud

3 chapters across the catalog

Attunement
Episode 1815 15:01 - 20:57

1815: Attunement

Health Insurance Scams and Cash Pay Disparity

A viral anecdote highlights the massive price discrepancy in medical imaging, where a patient was quoted $5,100 for an MRI through insurance but only $700 for a cash payment. The hospital reportedly refused to allow the patient to switch to the self-pay rate once insurance had been initiated, leading to allegations of systemic fraud. Comparisons are drawn to the UK's National Health Service, where long wait times for procedures like MRIs often force patients into private cash-pay clinics.

TRANSNOODLE
Episode 1392 1:06:21 - 1:08:58

1392: TRANSNOODLE

Medicare Fraud and COVID-19 Billing Scams

A report from a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse inspector reveals that healthcare providers can bill the government for "COVID vaccination counseling" during unrelated visits. Additionally, providers may receive extra funding for patients exhibiting symptoms like a cough, even if the patient refuses a COVID test.

Jabs for Jesus
Episode 1344 44:08 - 46:45

1344: Jabs for Jesus

Pharmaceutical Industry, Control of Mainstream Media

A producer from the TV show "The Doctors" reveals that a major story regarding CDC fraud was suppressed because the show's funding came from the pharmaceutical industry. The segment claims that mainstream news outlets like CNN and MSNBC refused to cover the whistleblower story due to their financial ties to Big Pharma.