A federal watchdog agency will announce the expansion nationwide of an investigation into inappropriate access and use of Medicare beneficiaries sensitive information for potential fraud and other unscrupulous activities. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General on Friday released findings of an audit it conducted at the request of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. The E1 transactions are meant to provide coverage information about Medicare beneficiaries in order for pharmacies and other authorized entities that dispense drugs to bill for a prescription or determine drug coverage billing order”]
Source: https://www.careersinfosecurity.com/watchdog-agency-improper-use-medicare-data-rampant-a-13727