Medicare scams are on the rise
New data from the Better Business Bureau shows Medicare scams have surged by 40 percent compared to last year. These
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Medicare Fraud
Medicare Fraud Takes Center Stage
In a detailed account of a personal fraud situation, news-press.com contributor Carolyn Tieger recounts a substantial case involving $9,320 in
Read MoreCMS launches ‘chili cook-off’ AI competition to tackle Medicare fraud
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has rolled out the “Crushing Fraud Chili Cook‑Off Competition,” a market-based research challenge
Read MoreMedicare Program Integrity and Efforts to Root Out Improper Payments, Fraud, Waste and Abuse
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 31, 2025) Medicare, the federal
Read MoreThe latest Medicare scam
A new Medicare scam is on the rise, entitizing seniors to “free” or at “no cost to you” genetic testing.
Read MoreHealthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases that Becker’s has reported since Oct.
Read MoreA Covid Test Medicare Scam May Be a Trial Run for Further Fraud
(By Susan Jaffe for KFF Health News) Medicare coverage for at-home covid-19 tests ended last week, but the scams spawned
Read MoreCongressman 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
Read MoreWill cutting fraud save Medicare?
In 2022, the total amount spent on Medicare was $982 billion, and Medicaid spending was $864 billion. The federal government
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans face significant risks of fraud, OIG says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans should be aware of fraudsters turning their efforts to private
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