Author: Natasha Williams, Chief Operating Officer There is a wave of excitement in the industry surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), and not without reason. AI, with its ability to synthesize massive quantities of information at lightning speed, promises limitless possibility. I share in the collective optimism surrounding this new frontier. The detection and prevention of fraud,…
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While combating fraud, waste, and abuse is a federal initiative upheld by each state, administrators achieve this through various means. Some state OIGs report that their work is primarily focused on beneficiary fraud, while some work in both beneficiary and provider fraud. Furthermore, state OIGs do not always see the same types of fraud, waste,…
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