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.
