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Podcasts Available on Fraud, Medicare
Wisconsin SMP offers a variety of audio files discussing important topics like identity theft and Medicare fraud and abuse. See the complete list of podcasts below. All are available in English, Spanish and Hmong. You can left-click the file to listen in your Internet browser, or right-click the file name, then choose “Download Linked File [...]
Continue reading...Feds Use Bank Technology to Fight Fraud
21. June 2011
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In a recent post at HealthCare.gov, Richard Sorian, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, discusses how the government tracks Medicare fraudsters. This information – along with other fraud news – was shared at the 6th annual Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit in Philadelphia. He explains: And we are continuing to use our resources to stop each [...]
Continue reading...Florida Men Plead Guilty to Medicare Fraud
15. June 2011
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Two Miami men pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare for more than $750,000 in fraudulent claims. According to Tampa Bay Online, Angel Gonzalez, 43, and Adrian Chalarca, 24, paid bribes to Medicare recipients so that they could bill for physical therapy never received. About a dozen people have been arrested as a result of this Justice [...]
Continue reading...SeniorCare Cut Under New Budget
17. March 2011
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The state’s new budget will cut prescription coverage under SeniorCare. That means most of the 91,000 enrollees will need to find private supplements – which could cost thousands. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel explains: “Most people now in SeniorCare will not be better off in Medicare Part D,” said John Hendrick, governmental affairs director for the Coalition [...]
Continue reading...Be Vigilant for Medicare Fraud
9. March 2011
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A recent column from a Medicare regional administrator tells seniors how to avoid fraud – and spot honest mistakes by Medicare providers. Check out “Medicare Q&A: Take steps to avoid being hit by fraud.” David Sayen’s column is published monthly. Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Trust Territories. If [...]
Continue reading...Seniors Could Save with New Medicare Changes
3. March 2011
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Wisconsin seniors will benefit from new income and asset limits for Medicare this year. The Superior Telegram explains: Programs for Medicare savings range from extra help with prescription drug costs to assistance with paying Medicare Part B premiums and maybe even Medicare deductibles and co-pays. If your individual gross monthly income is less than $1,361 [...]
Continue reading...Video: Avoiding Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
18. February 2011
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The U.S. Department of Health recently released this video for physicians, but everyone can learn something from it.
Continue reading...Editorial: Healthcare Repeal Bad for Wisconsin
24. January 2011
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The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel offers up an excellent editorial from U.S. Rep. Ron Kind about the negative impact of a federal healthcare repeal for Wisconsinites. Here is some of what the Democrat from the 3rd Congressional District has to say: If health care reform is repealed, just about everyone in Wisconsin would suffer. Powerful insurance companies [...]
Continue reading...Cracking Down
18. January 2011
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A recent video shows how the federal government is cracking down on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. The video is part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services YouTube channel. Watch the video below or by clicking this link: http://www.youtube.com/user/cmshhsgov#p/u/14/7NOwdkRDBCw
Continue reading...Study: HMO Services Better for Wisconsinites
16. December 2010
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Health Maintenance Organizations provided better care to Wisconsin patients in 2009 than the two years prior. That’s according to a new study following the Pay-for-Performance plan launched by state health officials last year, WisBusiness.com reports. From the story: Today DHS launched an interactive website to help Medicaid members select an HMO by providing the latest [...]
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11. July 2011
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