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Scam Alert: Remote Patient Monitoring
Companies are signing up Medicare enrollees whether or not they need it.
SMPs See These Scams and More
They’re often the first to identify new Medicare scams.
SMP Volunteering is a Fulfilling Opportunity
It gives the satisfaction of helping people in tough situations.
Hospice Owner Convicted
He caused Medicare to pay about $600 more per patient, per day, for months.
SMPs Help Uncover Scams
Nationwide, SMP team members get stories directly from beneficiaries.
Criminals Take Advantage of Open Enrollment
Many scams are a form of identity fraud.
Doctor Convicted after Sham Home Health Visits
He referred patients for expensive and unneeded services.
Psychiatrist Convicted for Services Not Provided
He billed insurance for over 8,000 therapy sessions that didn’t exist.
Scammers Swoop In with Medicare Open Enrollment
Protect yourself by learning to identify and fight common scams.
Hospitalist Companies Agree to Pay
Allegations included upcoding inpatient hospital services.
Update: Medical Tech Company President Sentenced
Scheme included $77 million in COVID-19 and allergy testing.
SMP Warns of Misleading Marketing
It’s important to understand what agents can’t do during Medicare Open Enrollment.