Deal Reached On Millions In Erroneous Medicare Payments

A year ago, Georgia Health News reported that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services planned to recoup $55 million in improper payments to hospitals and other providers in a few states.

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Federal health officials have worked out an agreement to resolve an overpayment problem with medical providers in Georgia and other states.

The terms of that agreement, like the payment issue itself, are complicated.

A year ago, Georgia Health News reported that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services planned to recoup $55 million in improper payments to hospitals and other providers in a few states.