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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The $80+ Billion Price Tag of Healthcare Fraud

By Bruce Buckley
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Carrie Aiken, CHC

Each year, healthcare fraud and abuse drains off tens of billions of dollars that might have gone to lower medical insurance premiums and expanded prevention and treatment services for patients. Although countering these schemes can be difficult, data mining and other interventions may help to defray at least some of the damage, experts noted during a recent webinar.

One reason why anti-fraud measures can be a huge challenge is the fast-paced nature of pharmacy