Florida US Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Rep. Ron Klein wrote and are now sponsoring the bill has strong bipartisan potential. Many critics fear that the new legislation on healthcare was unclear about how it would be tough against Medicare fraud, but this proposal will help put critics at ease.
The Act on Medicare fraud enforcement and prevention of 2010 will double prison sentences which generally last from 5 to 10 years according to Business Week . Additionally fines are $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 will double to convicted Medicare fraud.
illegally distribute Medicaid and Medicare ID or billing information will become a new crime and could result in a sentence of 3 years imprisonment.
criminal background checks are required in the bill. Health inspectors will also be applied to visit the places and inspect the premises of companies filing applications for health insurance. There have been many cases where a health care provider did not even exist and collected claims.
The bill also proposes a 5-year pilot program for the use of biometric technology to scan fingerprints and potentially sweep the eyes to ensure that patients receive the services and products that the government pays for. This looks like something out of the future and a little expensive, but could eventually save money by reducing fraud.
Former head of the Ministry of Justice of the United States, Kirk Ogrosky said: "The government can not incarcerate its way out of the Medicare fraud, prevention is the answer. "
Doubling penalties and fines may deter some criminals involved in the crime, but the preventive measures in the bill can make the biggest difference in the Medicare fraud section.
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