New Medicare Prescription Drug Program: Attacking Fraud and Abuse
Medicare will employ new techniques and collaborate closely
with law enforcement to stand on the side of consumers as the enrollment period for prescription drug
coverage nears. The CMS approach is three-pronged: use new and innovative techniques to help
prevent fraud and abuse, including new contracts with eight organizations which will monitor and
analyze data to help identify problems; work with law enforcement, prescription drug plans, consumer
groups and other key partners to protect consumers and enforce Medicare’s rules; and provide basic
tips for consumers so they can protect themselves.
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