The Scooter Store Medicare Fraud – a Brief History

The Scooter Store is the nation's largest provider of powered mobility, which includes electric wheelchairs and scooters. Founded by Doug Harrison, the company has recently battled Medicare over allegations that it committed fraud or abused the Medicare system.

 

The Scooter Store has filed counterclaims against Medicare and the Federal government. Below are a few links regarding The Scooter Store and its battles with Medicare:

• Justice Department Alleges Scooter Store Defrauded Medicare
• Scooter Store Sues CMS Alleging It Wrongfully Denied Valid Reimbursement Claims For Power Mobility Equipment
• The Scooter Store Faces Federal Lawsuit
• Medicare's Policies impact power wheelchairs

• The Scooter Store Exits Houston Market
• The Department of Justice (DOJ) Sues The Scooter Store
• Power Wheelchair Companies Fight Fraud

Here are a few more links relating to the Scooter Store, the power mobility industry and the battles against fraud:

• The Power Mobility Coalition
• The Restore Access to Mobility Partnership (RAMP)
• The Scooter Store

 

Filed under: Electric Wheelchairs & Scooters, Fraud and Abuse