by Marihelen Gallagher | Feb 3, 2023 | Article, health, healthcare
The Federal Trade Commission accused GoodRx, the prescription drug discount platform, of sharing sensitive personal information about its users’ prescriptions and health conditions with big tech companies such as Google and Facebook. GoodRx agreed to pay a $1.5...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Jan 23, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic
The best defense against Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse is you. Checking your MSNs when they come in the mail is an important habit to start. Here are just three things you can look for when reviewing your MSN to spot potential fraud. If you have questions about...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Jan 18, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic
If you have been one of the millions of people to experience Medicare fraud, know that it isn’t your fault. Scammers are professionals at what they do. If you did give out your Medicare number, do not be embarrassed or ashamed. Also, don’t hide it. If you...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Jan 11, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic
If you need a back, knee, or wrist brace, work with your primary physician. Don’t accept or order these braces through phone calls, TV ads, or mailings. These aren’t “free” and they may not fit or work for you.The company that is providing the...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Jan 4, 2023 | Healthcare Fraud, Infographic, Media
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between fraud, errors, or abuse? This scale of intent can help show the difference. Essentially, the biggest indication something is fraudulent is the intent behind it. When people commit Medicare fraud, they are knowingly...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Dec 28, 2022 | Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic, Scam Alert
Be on the lookout for texts like this offering genetic testing kits from Medicare. These are scams and attempts to steal your medical identity. If you receive texts like this, please report it to us at 513-458-5523 or use our online portal. source: SMP resource...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Dec 14, 2022 | Article, Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic
The best defense against scams is you. A Federal Trade Commission report said that people who avoided scams: ❌didn’t engage with the scam offer 💡learned about the scams and scammer’s tactics, and 🗣talked to someone about the scam. Read more here Sources:...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Friendly reminder that today is the last day of Medicare Open Enrollment! Plans change year to year so make sure to review your options before time runs out. Contact OSHIIP at 800-686-1578 or visit their website here.
by Marihelen Gallagher | Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Some of the hearing aids that have come to market since over-the-counter sales became possible in the U.S. have echoed the designs of earbuds and involved consumer technology companies such as Bose and Sony. The iScience paper takes the similarities between earbuds...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
More Medicare Advantage plans are offering supplemental benefits aimed at in-home services for 2023 as care continues to shift outside of healthcare facilities. A report detailed how many plans expanded supplemental benefits for 2023. Mary Beth Donahue, president and...
