The Obama administration has announced new technology used by CMS to combat healthcare fraud prevented more than $210 million in improper Medicare payments in 2013, according to a Washington Times report.
Instead of using the "pay and chase" approach that CMS traditionally used, the government is now utilizing the "the best private sector technology" to analyze billing patterns, according to the report.
The use of the new technology also allowed CMS to take action against 938 healthcare providers and suppliers in healthcare fraud related actions in 2013, according to the report.
"While CMS is continuing to enhance the Fraud Prevention System, we have demonstrated that investing in cutting-edge technology pays off for taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries," CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner said in the report.
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