INDUSTRY HOT TOPIC: Fraud Prevention System

Yesterday, the CMS reported that their Fraud Prevention System (FPS) saved $820 million in improper Medicare payments, in its first three years. In 2014, the system too administrative action (including revoking administrative privileges and contacting law enforcement) against 2,000 providers.

Last month, 243 individuals were charged for allegedly conspiring to submit $712 million in false billings after an intensive FPS Medicare fraud investigation.

Learn more by reading the full report to Congress, “Fraud Prevention System—Third Implementation Year.”