DEA & CMS Warn Physicians About Scams August 5, 2025 Hot Topics Two federal agencies have recently issued warnings about scams targeting physicians in attempts to gain access to medical records or personal information and even to fraudulently obtain payments. In one scheme, the scammer—presumably seeking personal information—impersonates a Drug Enforcement Administration agent and tells physicians that they are under investigation. In the other scheme, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says Medicare providers and suppliers are being targeted and are receiving requests for medical records or payment of alleged Medicare debts. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/dea-and-cms-warn-physicians-they-are-being-targeted-scams