Medical Fraud

Medical fraud is a type of white-collar crime that involves the filing of dishonest health care claims in order to turn a profit. Health care fraud influences insurance rates every day, causing premiums individuals pay to rise to cover the insurance companies’ losses.


Medical Identity Theft

Medical identity theft occurs when somebody illegally accesses and uses a patient's personally identifiable information (PII) to obtain medical treatment, services or goods. The stolen information may be used to open credit card accounts or obtain medical services such as treatment at an emergency medical crisis location.