Hospices, nursing homes are rife with fraud potential
MEDICARE FRAUD
Since Medicare covers palliative care to terminally ill patients, the relationship between for profit hospices and nursing home operators is rife with potential for fraud, according to the Office of the Inspector General. Residents can report Medicare and Medicaid fraud by calling 1-800-581-1790.
In some ways, Medicare’s setup contributes to the problem.
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