National SMP Conference Launches a Fresh Look in a New Era of Consumer Protection
/ By Karen Fletcher
In an effort to enhance its national identity and foster greater awareness, the national Senior Medicare Patrol Program has officially adopted a new program identity. The Senior Medicare Patrol Program is now formally referred to…
CMS Tip Sheet Provides Simple Suggestions on Preventing Medicare Fraud
/ By Karen Fletcher
With the Part D and Medicare Advantage annual enrollment in full swing, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published a helpful tip sheet on preventing Medicare fraud. Prevention efforts are of growing…
Los Angeles County Home Health Agency Identifies Potential Fraud Scam
/ By Karen Fletcher
The administrator of a Los Angeles County home health agency recently called the Cahaba Safeguard Administrators (one of Medicare’s program safeguard contractors) to report a potential fraud incident. A patient informed the administrator that a…
MEDIC Is Here to Monitor Part D Fraud
/ By Karen Fletcher
Whenever a new program begins under Medicare the potential for fraud and abuse is extremely high. The beginning of Medicare Part D is no exception. To prevent and address this threat, the Centers for Medicare…
