Identifying and Preventing Healthcare Fraud
Duration10'
No. of mini-lessons4
ResourcesInfographic
Duration 10'
No. of mini-lessons 4
Resources Infographic
Course overview
People who work in healthcare are likely doing it because they want to help people. Knowing that their input has made someone feel better is a nice feeling. But sadly, not everyone in healthcare shares that view. Companies or individuals may commit healthcare fraud.
Healthcare fraud is big business, with insurance fraud alone estimated to cost around $105 billion annually. It’s a crime that can have serious consequences for patients, as well as severely impacting healthcare businesses. So, everyone working in healthcare needs to be vigilant for the signs of fraud.
What's covered
Describe common types of healthcare fraud
Explain the consequences of healthcare fraud on patients
List ways in which you can help prevent healthcare fraud
Why your teams need this course
Healthcare employees have a duty to help protect patients. As part of that duty, they need to work to prevent fraud. This course explains the common healthcare fraud types and their consequences on patients. And by following the advice in this course, they’ll be able to spot the warning signs and help prevent fraud, to keep patients safe.
