In the lead-up to Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is stepping up its game on social media. In an effort to bring much-needed attention to the plight of the vulnerable elderly population, the TBI has planned a week’s worth of posts that will shine a spotlight on the critical work being performed by their Medicaid Fraud Control Division. Detailed in a recent social media post, the TBI is determined to use every day this week to educate the public about their mission to safeguard seniors and adults with disabilities.
On the frontline of this battle are the unsung heroes of the Medicaid Fraud Control Division, whose commitment to justice ensures that the elderly receive the quality medical care they deserve. It’s their tireless work that not merely aims to protect, but also to vigorously to prosecute those who might exploit Tennessee’s older residents and take advantage of the state’s healthcare resources…