READ IT. Help stem the fraud that is rampant in the health care industry. If you see something amiss, SAY SOMETHING. It is easy to call or report a fraudulent charge online.
I recently received a message from the FBI following up on complaints that I had made (yes, I did check with the Chicago FBI office to confirm the number before calling back). We went over the frauds that I had spotted, some of the claims paid were outrageous.
Spending a little bit of time can save the insurance companies and the government a ton of money. See the “Are You Freezing? You Should Be” article on stealing your personal information — fraudulent claims indicate your health care information has been compromised and these false claims are a reminder of that breach.
Visit www.identitytheft.gov for more information.
