Data-driven models, techniques, and design principles for combatting healthcare fraud
Dallas Thornton
Abstract:In the U.S., approximately $700 billion of the $2.7 trillion spent on healthcare is linked to fraud, waste, and abuse (Kelley, 2009). This presents a significant challenge for healthcare payers, including governments, insurers, and businesses, as they navigate fraudulent activities from dishonest practitioners, sophisticated criminal networks, and even wellintentioned providers who inadvertently submit incorrect billing for legitimate services. Government-run programs are particularly vulnerable to fraud, give… Show more
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