Category Archives: RAC Audit

Feds Recover Record $4.1 Billion in Healthcare Fraud with RAC Audits in 2011

Federal authorities announced this week that they recovered $4.1 billion in Medicare fraud judgments last year, up roughly 50 percent from 2009 numbers. This record-high recovery has been attributed to renewed fraud recovery efforts referred to as RAC Audits. Fraud … Continue reading

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Medical Malpractice Insurers Face Uncertainty, Specialized Insurance Products Offer Profit Potential

side note: It comes as no surprise to hear that the United States’ healthcare system — which includes medical professional liability insurance companies — is facing unprecedented change, as both the government and private sectors try to reign in escalating … Continue reading

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