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Martin’s Point fraud settlement highlights shortcomings in Medicare Advantage program

Por: Portland Press Herald Business August 04, 2023

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Martin’s Point Health Care on Veranda Street in Portland. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer The Medicare Advantage insurance program that is at the heart of this week’s $22.5 million settlement between Martin’s Point Health Care and the U.S. Department of Justice has siphoned off billions of dollars from Medicare, the government health insurance program for people ages 65 and older. Practices brought to light in , have become widespread in... + full article



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