Congressional Hearing on Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing examines federal oversight mechanisms intended to prevent the loss of taxpayer funds to fraudulent or ineligible healthcare providers in the Medicare and Medicaid systems.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries
These individuals rely on the programs for healthcare services, which are subject to integrity oversight.
Healthcare providers
Providers are subject to eligibility requirements and payment audits conducted by federal agencies.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 24, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- The primary focus was addressing improper payments and the presence of ineligible providers in Medicare and Medicaid.
- Testimony was provided by representatives from the HHS Office of Inspector General, the GAO, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- The hearing took place in the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
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Why It Matters
The hearing examines federal oversight mechanisms intended to prevent the loss of taxpayer funds to fraudulent or ineligible healthcare providers in the Medicare and Medicaid systems.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Historical Oversight Record
This document serves as a formal record of 114th Congress oversight activities regarding healthcare spending.
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