Search Results: keywords:"medicare fraud"

  • H. R. 9645 — To require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a report on Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:680

    H.R. 9645, known as the "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2024," requires the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to regularly report on Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The reports are to be submitted every three months for two years and must...

    Simple Explanation

    The "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2024" is a plan that asks for regular reports on people who might be cheating in helping pay for doctors and medicine for older and poor folks. They have to use their own money to do this without asking for more.

  • S. 3800 — To increase the penalties for health care fraud, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:878

    S. 3800, titled the "Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act," aims to increase penalties for health care fraud in the United States. The bill proposes amending existing laws to increase the maximum imprisonment for health care fraud from 10 to 25 years and for certain types of fraud involving...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act" wants to make sure people who cheat on healthcare rules get in bigger trouble, like staying in jail a lot longer and paying much more money as a fine. It doesn't explain why these changes are happening, which makes some people worried if it's fair or okay.