HHS Expands Initiative to Protect Medicare & Seniors from Fraud

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $9 million to help [Senior Medicare Patrol][1] (SMP) programs continue their work to fight Medicare fraud. This is part of President Barack Obama's initiative to educate people with Medicare about how to protect themselves and Medicare from fraud. The 2011 grants will provide additional funds for SMPs to increase awareness among Medicare beneficiaries on how to prevent, detect and report fraud.

[1]: http://aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/Elder_Rights/SMP/index.aspx

URL: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/11/20111122b.html