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KMAP BULLETIN: WARNING: Potential Fraud Alert Reminder – Solicitation by Medical Equipment Suppliers
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid issued a fraud alert warning about increased inappropriate solicitations from DME suppliers and compounded pharmaceutical companies targeting physicians with unsolicited orders, fake referral payment offers, and pre-completed forms. Providers must carefully review all DME-related requests and report suspected fraud to the Kansas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers and billing staff must implement enhanced review procedures for DME orders - verify patient medical records before signing any DME orders, reject unsolicited equipment requests, and report suspected fraud to Kansas MFCU at 785-368-6220 or 1-866-551-6328. Front desk staff should flag any unsolicited faxes for DME equipment for provider review.