[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

Just received a call from from 2 people who identified themselves as investigators for the Department of Justice, looking into Medicare billing practices at the village’s health. I first thought it was a scam, but after hearing the personal information they had on our records, I was inclined to cooperate with their inquires.

They mostly wanted to confirm conditions listed in our files and confirm they were correct. Most conditions were not correct, especially type 2 diabetes.

I’ve thought for years that the Village’s Health was a scam. This active investigation might just be the tip of the iceberg.

Oh no! I’m afraid you have been scammed. The government will not call you on the phone and identify themselves as government officials without proof. Did you at least check the incoming phone number to see where it came from?
The Villages sent out their own message explaining what they themselves found and were taking measures to correct it! Doesn’t affect us. But I’m sorry that you gave unknown caller personal information.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by GoldenBoy

Maybe, they just don't want to spend time listening to entitled old people whining about, well everything. That could be.

Or perhaps some old people consider themselves elite and should have better healthcare than everyone else.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, but just about every patient of every age whines about everything. It's OK, it comes with the territory

I, personally, wouldn't want a physician who thinks most patients whine about everything.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Very interesting. 32.3 is the definition of "obese" but not "morbidly obese", which requires a BMI of 35+. And platelet dysfunction as a diagnosis for a patient on aspirin is a stretch. That being said, one patient of 1 doctor does not constitute a systemic conspiracy to defraud Medicare.

You right, but it can constitute the tip of the iceberg...

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Aces4

I, personally, wouldn't want a physician who thinks most patients whine about everything.

Just relaying the reality of medical practice. We all know it to be true, but again, it comes with the territory. It does not affect patient care, nor do we concern ourselves with it all that much