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OIG Roundtable 153: Not My Monkey, Not My Circus
Eric, Wade and Matt discuss the importance of keeping morale strong, productivity high and ensuring that investigators know that their work is relevant and matters, but sometimes things are out of their control.
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Matt Kochanski
About Matt:
Matt is a highly respected professional with a 35-year career focused on combating fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare. He has held significant roles at HHS OIG, NASA OIG, and as a CMS program integrity contractor, demonstrating unparalleled expertise. Matt pioneered the first health care fraud training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and served as the HHS OIG liaison to the NHCAA, emphasizing collaboration in fighting fraud.
In leadership positions such as Program Director at HHS OIG and Deputy Assistant Inspector General at NASA OIG, Matt has consistently demonstrated strategic vision and a results-driven approach. He has also embraced digital platforms, sharing his knowledge through podcasts, blogs, and white papers.
Matt’s ongoing contributions at Advize, where he has been for over a year, showcase his dedication to industry advancements and driving meaningful change. We are honored to have Matt as an integral part of our team at Advize, where his wealth of experience and dedication to combatting healthcare fraud make invaluable contributions to our mission.
Wade McFaul
About Wade:
Mr. McFaul retired from a distinguished 24-year career with the HHS-OIG, where he served as a special agent for approximately 14 years, leading numerous complex health care fraud investigations across various sectors. In his final decade, he held the role of Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Region, overseeing resource allocation, staffing, and operations. Mr. McFaul’s responsibilities included managing large-scale projects and collaborating closely with multiple agencies and entities. Post-retirement, he contributed his expertise to investigating Medicare Part D Prescription Drug fraud cases with the National Benefit Integrity before joining Advize. Since joining Advize, Mr. McFaul has served as a Subject Matter Expert in fraud investigations and audits, guiding clients through CMS audits, audits by government intermediaries, and private insurance carriers. He recently completed over two years of service on a client’s MCO SIU. Prior to his federal service, Mr. McFaul served in the United States Marine Corps and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from California State University.
His distinguished career with the HHS-OIG, coupled with his unwavering dedication to combatting healthcare fraud, brings invaluable expertise and leadership to our team.
Eric Rubenstein
About Eric:
Eric Rubenstein is a seasoned retired federal law enforcement officer with 25 years of experience specializing in white-collar crime investigations, particularly within federal healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Throughout his career, Eric has demonstrated success in complex criminal investigative management, resulting in significant financial restitution and numerous convictions related to healthcare fraud matters. He brings extensive trial experience and has served as a presenter and trainer at various training academies and conferences. Eric has also contributed his expertise to projects such as the IBM UCM project and the Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP), providing subject matter expertise in fraud, waste, and abuse matters. Additionally, he offers consultation services to law firms and providers on compliance-related issues and serves as a subject matter expert for litigation purposes. His wealth of knowledge and expertise significantly strengthens our team’s capabilities in combating healthcare fraud and ensuring compliance within the industry.