115-hr-5757115th Congress

Fighting Medicare Fraud Act of 2018

Sponsored By: Representative Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

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Summary

Fighting Medicare Fraud Act of 2018 This bill expands the authority of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to exclude from participation in federal health programs certain affiliates of a sanctioned entity. (A "sanctioned entity" is one that has been convicted of one of several specified crimes or excluded from participation under either Medicare or a state health care program.) In addition, the bill requires Medicare Advantage organizations to report instances of fraud or abuse to the CMS within 60 days.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 5/10/2018

  • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 5/24/2018

  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 7/18/2018

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