Episode 190: Identity Theft and healthcare Fraud: Top of Mind

OIG Roundtable (Formerly Retro Fraud)

Episode 190: Identity Theft and healthcare Fraud: Top of Mind

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Eric and Matt discuss a recent case where an individual engaged in identity theft and sought healthcare benefits under the stolen identity. This case is notable as the dollar amount was fairly low in comparison to other healthcare fraud matters, but demonstrates the aggressive approach the US Attorney’s Office is taken to curb FWA.