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Special Fraud Alerts, Bulletins, and Other Guidance

12-11-2024

Special Fraud Alert: Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements Related to Medicare Advantage and Providers

07-20-2022

11-16-2020

Special Fraud Alert: Speaker Programs

06-25-2014

Special Fraud Alert: Laboratory Payments to Referring Physicians

03-26-2013

Special Fraud Alert: Physician-Owned Entities

01-13-2010

Updated Special Fraud Alert: Telemarketing by Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers
- OIG Letter Regarding Updated Special Fraud Alert (03-02-2010): Telemarketing by Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers
- CMS Telemarketing Frequently Asked Questions

03-03-2003

Special Fraud Alert: Telemarketing By Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

02-23-2000

Rental of Space in Physician Offices by Persons or Entities to Which Physicians Refer

01-07-1999

Physician Liability for Certifications in the Provision of Medical Equipment and Supplies and Home Health Services

03-1998

Fraud and Abuse in Nursing Home Arrangement With Hospices

06-17-1996

Provision of Services in Nursing Facilities

08-10-1995

Publication of 2 Special Fraud Alerts addressing:
- Home Health Fraud
- Medical Services to Nursing Homes

12-19-1994

Publication of 5 Special Fraud Alerts addressing:
- Joint Venture Relationships
- Routine Waiver of Part B Co-payments/Deductibles
- Hospital Incentives to Referring Physicians
- Prescription Drug Marketing Practices
- Arrangements for the Provision of Clinical Lab Service