Becker's Healthcare July 24, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Medicare Advantage won’t be out of federal watchdogs’ sights anytime soon.

John Kelly, attorney and chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s healthcare department and industry practice, told Becker’s the federal government is cracking down on fraud across healthcare, including Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.

The enforcement agencies, whistleblowers and attorneys involved in investigating and prosecuting MA fraud are all becoming more sophisticated, Mr. Kelly said.

“You have a lot of different things coming together that are drawing unwanted attention to Medicare Advantage and creating a lot of enforcement and oversight,” he said.

Medicare Advantage is growing rapidly. The program now accounts for more than half of Medicare beneficiaries. More taxpayer dollars flowing to Medicare Advantage brings more...

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