Do not pay list to reduce the costs of health care the government

Do not pay list to reduce the costs of health care the government -

federal agencies recently President Barack Obama ordered to make a national "do not pay list" to help spending cut health care and other waste from fraudulent expenses. This list will enable the government to provide benefits, grants and loans to individuals and organizations that are not eligible.

The Department of Treasury, Office of Management and Budget and General Services Administration will establish the database according to The Washington Post . This database will reduce the sending organizations government checks to dead people, offenders or imprisoned contractors and other companies in suspension. Over the past three years, about 20,000 checks were sent to dead people totaling $ 182 million.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will use an online fraud detection program. Experts believe that online tools will help CMS keep an eye closer on medical suppliers and controls driving background. In 09, CMS has about $ 65 billion in incorrect payments.

Many applaud President Barack Obama to take on government management and try to make more effective government agencies. reform of health care called for cuts in Medicare fraud and waste and online fraud detection program should make it more reliable and efficient CMS.

This new database will also make it harder for criminals to conduct the Medicare fraud and make it easier to catch these criminals. A great way to reduce health insurance costs for everyone is to reduce or eliminate fraud and abuse in health care.

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