The bill “Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers’ Dollars” proposes several anti-fraud measures, including increased requirements for Medicare administrative contractors, increased penalties for illegally sharing beneficiary identification and calls for a pilot program that would use universal product numbers on Medicare claim forms, according to a Health Care News report.
Read other coverage about anti-fraud legislation:
– Bipartisan Anti-Fraud Legislation Passes in House
– House Passes Herger, Stark Bill Barring Execs From Working With Medicare Even After Leaving
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