FP Report -- March 1999
AARP fights fraud
The American Association of Retired Persons began a campaign last month to turn its members into Medicare fraud busters.
At press time, the Academy learned the AARP would gather seniors in movie theaters Feb. 24 for a teleconference alerting them to fraud, for example, in charges for nursing home and home health care. Public service announcements were scheduled saying, "Who pays? You pay."
Seniors are being asked to talk with physicians about overcharges and call an 800 number to report suspected fraud and abuse to the Office of Inspector General.
The Academy asks you to inform your billing staff about a possible upsurge in patients' questions so your staff may respond politely, promptly and thoroughly.
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