Fraud & Abuse

Good News ~ Spoofed Calls Now Meet Their Match
By Karen Fletcher on January 21, 2020
Are you annoyed at all the scam calls coming to your mobile phone? If so, here’s some good news....
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Have You Heard the New Twist in Social Security Phone Scams?
By Karen Fletcher on January 10, 2020
The Inspector General of Social Security recently sent out a public warning about telephone scammers sending faked documents by...
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Beware of Offers for “Free” Foot Spas
By Karen Fletcher on January 9, 2020
A free foot spa? Sounds pretty good, huh? Yet, according to the Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI), this is a...
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CHA Supports Establishing Change of Ownership Regulations for Nursing Homes
By Karen Fletcher on December 17, 2019
California Health Advocates joined the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) and 17 other organizations statewide to voice...
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Were You Affected by Equifax’s Identity Theft? Apply for Reimbursement by 1/22/20
By Karen Fletcher on December 16, 2019
Were you affected by Equifax’s data breach that exposed the personal information of 147 million people in 2017? If...
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A Warning on Counterfeit Prescription Drugs from Mexico
By Karen Fletcher on November 12, 2019
Below is a warning issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on counterfeit prescription drugs coming into the States...
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Tips to Navigate Medicare Advantage Plans’ New Supplemental Benefits in 2020
By Karen Fletcher on November 11, 2019
When people consider their Medicare coverage choices, it’s important to understand the differences and pros and cons of Original...
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Some Beneficiaries’ Poor Health Outcomes Are Linked to Medicare Fraud & Abuse
By Karen Fletcher on November 7, 2019
We often think of Medicare fraud and abuse in terms of tax payer dollars lost and as a significant...
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Avoid the “Bad Apples” When Choosing Your Medicare Coverage for 2020
By Karen Fletcher on October 29, 2019
Headlines on 2020 Medicare changes fill the news, and advertisements and notices on Medicare coverage options for the new...
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Enroll in Hospice & Get a Visa? Newest Trends in Medicare Hospice Fraud
By Karen Fletcher on October 18, 2019
Have you or a loved one received any of the following offers? “Enroll in hospice and receive free cooking...
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Good News ~ Spoofed Calls Now Meet Their Match

Have You Heard the New Twist in Social Security Phone Scams?

Beware of Offers for “Free” Foot Spas

CHA Supports Establishing Change of Ownership Regulations for Nursing Homes

Were You Affected by Equifax’s Identity Theft? Apply for Reimbursement by 1/22/20

A Warning on Counterfeit Prescription Drugs from Mexico

Tips to Navigate Medicare Advantage Plans’ New Supplemental Benefits in 2020

Some Beneficiaries’ Poor Health Outcomes Are Linked to Medicare Fraud & Abuse

Avoid the “Bad Apples” When Choosing Your Medicare Coverage for 2020

Enroll in Hospice & Get a Visa? Newest Trends in Medicare Hospice Fraud

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