Summary:
- This article discusses the issue of "ghost physicians" - medical providers who are listed in Medicaid registries but do not actually see patients or provide care.
- These ghost physicians can enable Medicaid fraud by allowing their credentials to be used to bill the government for services that were never rendered.
- The article highlights the challenges of maintaining accurate and up-to-date provider registries, and the need for stronger oversight and verification processes to prevent this type of abuse of the Medicaid system.