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Host Kathleen Pursell is the Program Director for the Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (AR SMP). Senior citizens, particularly Medicare recipients, are prime targets for healthcare fraud and scams. Episodes will alert listeners about the latest scams, and educate seniors about steps to take to avoid becoming victims. Other topics will include various types of healthcare fraud; who perpetrates the crimes and how they do it; reviewing Medicare Summary Notices and what to look for when you do; a ...
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MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD - Avoid Becoming a Victim
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This episode gives information about the changes Medicare recipients are able to make during the Open Enrollment Period and alerts recipients of the marketing violations and scams surrounding the OEP. The SMP encourages anyone interested in making changes to their Medicare coverage to contact the AR SHIIP.…
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This ALERT is about the New Medicare Card Scam. Scammers are calling Medicare recipients and stating that Medicare is sending a new Medicare card to all Medicare beneficiaries, they just need them to verify their Medicare number in order to receive the new card. You will need to tune in to hear the various versions of this scam and the different ty…
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SENIOR WEEK on THV11's THE VINE - June 23, 2022
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This episode is a recording of the SMP's appearance on THV11 THE VINE during their annual special, SENIOR WEEK, highlighting various business and programs related to our senior community in Arkansas. The division director of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Div of Aging, Adult & Behavioral Health Services speaks about the programs availabl…
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Interview with Medicare fraud/scam victim
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This episode is an overview of a nationwide scam - the Cardiovascular Genetic Testing Scam - and an interview with a client who contacted our offices to notify us that he had been a victim of the scam. In the interview he describes how the scam worked and what took place after he fell victim.By Kathleen Pursell
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Day 7 - Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - Communities
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FINAL DAY - Day 7 - 1st Annual Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - CommunitiesBy Kathleen Pursell
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Day 6 - Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - Health Care Providers
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Health Care Providers - Day 6 MFPWBy Kathleen Pursell
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Day 5 - Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - Partners & Professionals
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Partners and Professionals - Day 5 MFPWBy Kathleen Pursell
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Day 2 - Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - Beneficiaries
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MFPW - Day 2 - BeneficiariesBy Kathleen Pursell
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Day 3 - Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - Caregivers
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Caregivers - Day 3 MFPWBy Kathleen Pursell
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Day 4 - Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - Families
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Families - Day 4 MFPWBy Kathleen Pursell
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1ST ANNUAL MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK - JUNE 5 (6/5) - DAY 1
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1ST ANNUAL MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK - JUNE 5 (6/5) - DAY 1 Overview of the week aheadBy Kathleen Pursell
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