Congressman Seeks to Plug ‘Shocking Loophole’ Exposed by KHN Investigation

(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News)

A U.S. lawmaker is taking action after a KHN investigation exposed weaknesses in the federal system meant to stop repeat Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said he decided to introduce a bill in the House late last week after KHN’s reporting revealed what he called a “shocking loophole.” Continue reading here…

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