TITLE

Fraud probes target HMOs

AUTHOR(S)

Hallam, Kristen; Rauber, Chris

PUB. DATE

September 1998

SOURCE

Modern Healthcare;09/14/98, Vol. 28 Issue 37, p22

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the actions taken by California and New York state regulators against alleged managed-care fraud. Punishment to Molina Medical Centers, a Californian health plan, by the United States Department of Health Services; Details on the dispute between New York Attorney General Dennis Vacco and Mohawk Valley Physicians Health Plan; Information on the other anti-managed-care actions in the United States.

ACCESSION #

1100310

Tags: MEDICARE fraud -- Prevention

 

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