Agency Identifies DMEPOS Fraud Risks in Medicare Advantage, Builds on Vulnerabilities Identified in White Paper Last Month
September 14, 2026 | |
Agency Identifies DMEPOS Fraud Risks in Medicare Advantage, Builds on Vulnerabilities Identified in White Paper Last Month
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an issue brief examining fraud risks related to durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers in Medicare Advantage (MA). The OIG found that gaps in screening by Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) leave the program vulnerable… (Eisen, September 14, 2026) #Durable Medical Equipment, #Medicare Advantage
