Jim Nutt, speaker- Dr. Sanford Barth, Mark Call
Dr. Sanford Barth of Pa. SMP, Senior Medicare Patrol, spoke of the enormous Medicare fraud problem that hurts all who are in the program or expect to claim benefits in the future. Fraud and abuse totals over $80 Billion dollars a year and can be combated only with diligence , personal observations , and reporting of suspicious activities. Dr. Barth pointed out areas we should watch closely such as door-to-door salesmen pushing wellness care under the ACA, house cleaning services supposedly paid for by Medicare, and anyone going after you Medicare number which is the same as your social security number. Three areas to remember are PROTECT (your ID), DETECT (questionable behavior), and REPORT (to authorities or SMP 1-800-356-3606)