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Jan 25 2012

Why You Need To Inform Authorities About Suspected Medicare Abuse

Posted by Theodore Keowaller in Uncategorized, tags: , , , , , , , ,

The Medicare program is ripe for fraudulent activities because it is based on the “honor system” of billing. Most doctors, healthcare providers, suppliers, and private companies are trustworthy. However, there are those who are not. Adding to this vulnerability is the lack of safeguards that can root out fake claims, since the federally-funded health insurance program puts more emphasis on expediting and streamlining reimbursement, than validating the veracity of claims.

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Jan 23 2012

How To Spot Medicare Fraud, Prevent, And Report Them

Posted by Theodore Keowaller in Uncategorized, tags: , , , , , , , ,

The Medicare program is a federally-funded medical plan for Americans age 65 and above that covers medical expenses such as clinic visits, hospital admissions, medications and other treatments. Unfortunately, the system is milked by fraudulent individuals who are taking advantage of the lack of mechanisms that validate the veracity of claims.

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