Patients, Providers Duped in Records-and-Payment Scam

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[The following is a paid advertisement.] Across Illinois, big hospital systems and PBMs are abusing the 340B drug discount program – making massive profits while patients drown in medical bills. One whistleblower called it “laundering money.” Here’s how the scam works: big hospitals buy discounted 340B drugs, bill patients full price, then split the difference with for-profit [...]

Patients, providers duped in records-and-payment scam

: Taking advantage of the ridiculously complex US healthcare billing system

Here's what providers really need in a modern EHR

When people think of electronic health records (EHRs), they assume these digital systems for storing patient information were designed for clinicians. But that is a fallacy. EHRs initially were designed for billing and compliance—and it shows. Given the original purpose of EHRs, it’s not surprising that clinical workflows are disjointed. The limitations of traditional EHRs Read more… Here’s what providers really need in a modern EHR originally a…

CMS warns Medicare providers of fraud scheme

Naomi Diaz reports: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is warning healthcare providers and suppliers about a new fraud scheme involving fake faxed requests for medical records. According to a June 26 alert post…

CMS warns Medicare providers of fraud scheme – RamaOnHealthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is warning healthcare providers and suppliers about a new fraud scheme involving fake faxed requests for

CMS warns of phishing fax scheme; AHA monitoring other reported social engineering schemes

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