[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 35, Number 8 (Monday, March 1, 1999)]
[Page 299]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Radio Remarks on Fighting Fraud in the Medicare Program

February 24, 1999

    We need your help to fight Medicare fraud. Most health care 
providers are honest, but a few bad-apples threaten the system. You can 
help us spot those bad-apples by checking your Medicare records 
carefully. If you see questionable charges or services, call your 
doctor's office first, then call your Medicare representative. If you 
still have questions, call us at 1-800-HHS-TIPS. Fighting Medicare fraud 
is everybody's responsibility.

Note: The President's remarks were recorded at approximately 3:45 p.m. 
in the Oval Office for later broadcast as a public service announcement.