Medicare Fraud Detection and Deterrence Act of 2025
3/21/2025, 3:50 PMSummary of Bill HR 1784
Bill 119 hr 1784, also known as the Strengthening Health Care Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Provisions Act, aims to make changes to titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to enhance the provisions related to healthcare waste, fraud, and abuse.The bill includes several key provisions. Firstly, it seeks to improve the detection and prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse in healthcare programs by requiring increased coordination and information sharing among federal agencies, state governments, and private entities. This would help to identify and address fraudulent activities more effectively.
Additionally, the bill proposes to enhance penalties for individuals and entities found guilty of healthcare fraud, waste, or abuse. This would serve as a deterrent to those who may be engaging in fraudulent activities and help to protect taxpayer dollars. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to improve the oversight and monitoring of healthcare providers and suppliers, particularly those who have a history of fraudulent behavior. This would help to ensure that only legitimate and qualified providers are participating in healthcare programs. Overall, the Strengthening Health Care Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Provisions Act aims to strengthen the integrity of healthcare programs and protect the interests of both patients and taxpayers. By implementing these changes, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery while reducing the financial burden of fraud and abuse on the healthcare system.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1784
Bill HR 1784 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1784 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1784's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 3, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1784
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3Republican Sponsors
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To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen health care waste, fraud, and abuse provisions.To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen health care waste, fraud, and abuse provisions.Comments
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