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The FBI says it's a $3-billion-a-year problem nationally that affects thousands of people.

The gathering was timely, coming on the heels of a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice that it was leveling criminal charges against 21 defendants in nine federal districts for their alleged participation in COVID-related fraud schemes. Those schemes allegedly resulted in more than $149 million in COVID-19-related false billings...

Pittsburgh's Highmark Health made the rare disclosure on Monday that it saved $245 million in 2021 by preventing instances of fraud, waste and abuse. The health insurer said its program has saved almost $1 billion since 2017.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 07, 2022 -- Highmark’s Financial Investigations and Provider Review (FIPR) department generated more than $245 million in

Highmark Makes a $220M Impact in the Fight Against Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse in 2020 Share Article Highmark’s Financial Investigations and Provider Review (FIPR) department generated more than $220 million in savings related to fraud, waste and abuse in 2020, and has made a cumulative financial impact of nearly $1.1 billion in such activity since 2015. By deploying sophisticated artificial intelligence programs and partnering with health systems, public health officials, law enforcement and other health stakeholders, FIPR is protecting Highmark customers and ensuring health care dol...