Among the provisions in the draft bill, also known as the Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2014, is one calling for Social Security numbers to be removed from Medicare cards.
The bill also contains a provision that would give HHS’ Office of the Inspector General 1.5 percent of all Medicare false claims and fraud case recoveries.
More articles on Medicare fraud:
4 recent healthcare fraud cases
Physician assistant convicted in $200M Medicare fraud scheme
5 Recent Stories on Healthcare Fraud
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
