"Companies are accused of over-billing, real patients are denied care, and it's costing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. Dr. Lynn Ianni discovered her Medicare number had been stolen and used by a company to enroll her in hospice without her knowledge, leaving her without coverage for legitimate medical needs."
"CBS News investigation found more than 700 hospice facilities in Los Angeles County showed signs of potential fraud out of 1,773 total companies. Red flags include multiple hospice facilities packed into one location and providers discharging a number of patients alive. There were about 500 hospice offices in a three-mile stretch."
"Nationwide, the average amount a hospice bills Medicare per patient is $13,200. CBS News found the typical hospice in LA County billed Medicare roughly $29,000 per patient, more than double the national average, indicating systematic overbilling in the region."
California's hospice industry is experiencing significant fraud, with identity theft used to enroll unwilling patients in bogus healthcare schemes. CBS News investigation identified over 700 hospice facilities in Los Angeles County showing signs of potential fraud out of 1,773 total companies. Red flags include multiple facilities in single locations and providers discharging patients alive. One patient discovered her Medicare number was stolen and used fraudulently. Hospice companies are accused of overbilling Medicare and denying care to legitimate patients. Los Angeles County hospices bill Medicare approximately $29,000 per patient, more than double the national average of $13,200, indicating systematic overcharging.
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