Medicare renewal of anti fraud contract tied to KPMG case
GAO says HCFA renewed a fraud fighting contract with KPMG despite knowledge of the firm’s ties to the Columbia/HCA fraud case. KPMG advised on fraudulent cost reports and was named in criminal and civil actions. The GAO argues officials should have considered this information before renewal, though some say action would have been limited to substantiated steps.
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Hartford city workers gain free laser eye surgery benefit
Hartford is paying nothing for a costly benefit that has funded laser eye surgery for more than 400 city and school employees at an average cost over 3400 dollars per person. The insurer Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut has covered at least 1.4 million dollars, with premiums potentially rising next year.
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Carol Pompano
Richard Fichman
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