The Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures Act of 2013, presented by Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), would grant HHS’ Office of the Inspector General the authority to block payments to both individuals and organizations that have been affiliated with another individual or organization sanctioned for fraud.
The legislation passed the House of Representatives in 2010, but was not introduced in the Senate.
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