It appears the government is now attempting to connect back taxes to Medicare payments...it will be interesting to see how they connect the data bases and create some format for enforcement...BD
Washington -- Federal officials said they will take a closer look at Medicare payments to doctors after an oversight agency found a small portion of physicians continued to receive reimbursements despite owing significant taxes.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will work with the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Dept. on developing a better way to screen Medicare participants for outstanding debts to the government they are billing, said CMS Acting Administrator Leslie V. Norwalk.
Source: AMNews: April 9, 2007. U.S. vows to recoup back taxes ... American Medical News
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