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Originally Posted by Joeint
Have you considered fraud in advantage plans
Billing for services not rendered.
Altering medical records.
Use of unlicensed staff.
Drug diversion (e.g. dispensing controlled substances with no legitimate medical purpose)
Kickbacks and bribery.
Providing unnecessary services to members.
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I don't disagree, but at least with the advantage plans, there is a profit motive, copays, and a financial reason to avoid unnecessary treatments. With regular Medicare, there are no copays, and the Government employees, who approve claims, have no incentive to reduce cost.