Increased Transparency in Fighting Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
This law requires the Inspector General of the Department of Health to submit regular, quarterly reports on fraud within the Medicare and Medicaid programs for two years. The goal is to increase transparency in how taxpayer money is spent and to protect funds designated for healthcare for seniors and low-income individuals. The reports will include detailed data on ongoing investigations and legal actions commenced.
Key points
Mandates quarterly reporting on Medicare and Medicaid fraud by the federal Inspector General for a two-year period.
Reports must detail the number of investigations, criminal and civil actions commenced, and the total dollar amount of alleged fraud.
Increases public oversight of efforts aimed at recovering money lost due to fraud in the healthcare system.
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