Health care fraud is not a victimless crime. It affects everyone—individuals and businesses alike—and causes tens of billions of dollars in losses each year. It can raise health insurance...

Prevent health care fraud which leads to higher premiums and increased costs. Learn how to report insurance fraud and stop health care and Medicare fraud.

Jun 30, 2025 · Justice Department charges 324 defendants, including 96 licensed medical professionals, in sweeping nationwide takedown that reveals a surge in transnational, telehealth and …

Jun 30, 2025 · Demonstrating the significant return on investment that results from health care fraud enforcement efforts, the government seized over $245 million in cash, luxury vehicles, …

In 2018, $3.6 trillion was spent on health care in the United States, representing billions in health insurance claims. It is an undisputed reality that some of these claims are fraudulent.

In this con, a medical provider that does not own an MRI machine sends patients to a facility that does. The former then pays the latter for the imagery, say $250, and then bills the insurance company an …

Health insurance fraud occurs when individuals, healthcare providers, or organizations intentionally deceive an insurer to obtain unauthorized benefits. Fraud can involve falsifying claims, billing for …

HHS-OIG is responsible for conducting investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse involving HHS programs, including HHS contracts. Any suspected fraudulent activities by participants on HHS …

Jun 30, 2025 · The Takedown involved federal and state law enforcement agencies across the country and represents an unprecedented effort to combat health care fraud schemes that exploit patients …

Wading through your health insurance options and plans can be complex, overwhelming, and confusing. Dishonest companies and scammers know this and use it to their advantage.