"Massive Medicare Fraud Uncovered: Wasteful Spending on Unwanted Catheters"
TL;DR
A report by the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations revealed a staggering increase in Medicare billing for urinary catheters, with over 450,000 beneficiaries billed in 2023, up from about 50,000 in previous years. Seven high-volume suppliers accounted for $2 billion in charges, potentially representing nearly one-fifth of all Medicare spending on medical supplies. The spike in claims for catheters that were never delivered has raised concerns of a far-reaching Medicare scam, prompting outrage from doctors, state insurance departments, and healthcare groups.
Topics:top-newshealth#billing-scam#catheters#health#medical-supplies#medicare#medicare-beneficiaries
- Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam The New York Times
- U.S. investigates alleged Medicare fraud scheme estimated at $2 billion The Washington Post
- 12 News Investigates: Thousands in taxpayer money spent on catheters no one wants WISN Milwaukee
- Thousands in taxpayer money spent on catheters no one wants HealthLeaders Media
- New details on fraudulent Medicare bills being sent Yahoo News
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