In response to the growing incidence of healthcare fraud, Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Ron Klein (D-Fla.) introduced a bipartisan Medicare fraud bill called the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act, and it has been passed in the House of Representatives, according to a CBS4 news report.
The proposed legislation, which awaits action in the Senate, seeks to double penalties for Medicare fraud, make it illegal to distribute Medicare beneficiary identification or billing privileges and enact new law enforcement tools to prevent fraud. It also proposes increased screening for companies who want to set up healthcare companies or bill Medicare and increases jail sentences for individuals who provide Medicare information, even if they are not directly involved in fraud.
Both Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Klein expect the bill to pass in the Senate soon, according to the report.
Read the CBS4 news report about the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Enforcement and Prevent Act.
Read other coverage about healthcare fraud legislation:
- Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Medicare Fraud Bill
- House Passes Herger, Stark Bill Barring Execs From Working With Medicare Even After Leaving
- New York Senator Introduces Bill to Stop Healthcare Fraud
The proposed legislation, which awaits action in the Senate, seeks to double penalties for Medicare fraud, make it illegal to distribute Medicare beneficiary identification or billing privileges and enact new law enforcement tools to prevent fraud. It also proposes increased screening for companies who want to set up healthcare companies or bill Medicare and increases jail sentences for individuals who provide Medicare information, even if they are not directly involved in fraud.
Both Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Klein expect the bill to pass in the Senate soon, according to the report.
Read the CBS4 news report about the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Enforcement and Prevent Act.
Read other coverage about healthcare fraud legislation:
- Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Medicare Fraud Bill
- House Passes Herger, Stark Bill Barring Execs From Working With Medicare Even After Leaving
- New York Senator Introduces Bill to Stop Healthcare Fraud