CMS steps up DME fraud response in California and Florida

According to the Associated Press, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is cracking down on Medicare fraud through a pilot program targeting vendors of durable medical equipment (DME) in Los Angeles and southern Florida. CMS officials are targeting these locations because evidence of high levels of Medicare fraud in these areas exists. Under the terms of the prevention-oriented initiative, about 7,500 DME suppliers will be required to resubmit their applications to do business with the government, and then will be subject to stepped-up inspections. For more information:

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