HHS OIG Issues Fraud Alert About Remote Patient Monitoring
Published: 11/22/2023
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services,
- Office of Inspector General
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General has issued a fraud alert for consumers about remote patient monitoring fraud. Providers should be aware of this fraud scheme and be prepared to discuss it with patients if needed.
According to the alert, the scam involves signing up Medicare enrollees for remote patient monitoring (RPM). Legitimate RPM involves using medical devices such as scales, glucose monitors, blood pressure cuffs, cardiac rhythm devices,…
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