Medicare fraud is a serious issue that can cost taxpayers billions of dollars and put beneficiaries’ health at risk. In 2019 alone, there were almost $29 billion of improper payments for Medicare Fee-for-Services, representing 7.25% of all payments, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS). While most Medicare providers are ethical individuals who try to provide high-quality care, avoiding and reporting Medicare fraud and abuse is everyone’s responsibility.

 

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