NICB adds cellphone texting capability to report fraud
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is extending its outreach to the over 246 million cell phone users in the United...
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Both human and tech resource needed to combat fraud
Fraud detection is Basic to insurance operations, and never more so than during a down economy. In addition to ongoing efforts...
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Feds planning new database to detect healthcare fraud
CMS is working to develop a comprehensive database of claims and payment information for all federal health programs, Modern Healthcare reports....
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Predictive modeling seen growing to detect comp fraud
A trio of experts here explaining predictive modeling said that while it won’t replace knowledgeable insurance adjusters and underwriters, it is...
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Predictive modeling ‘no substitute for fraud investigation’
Predictive modeling certainly has advantages. Insurers can use it to streamline the underwriting process so underwriters only review exceptional cases, rather...
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New technology helping to uncover medical ID theft
In the health policy arena, information technology is seen as a panacea to improve efficiency, reduce repeat testing, and save billions....
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Photo IDs used to prevent health benefit theft in N.C.
An increasing number of North Carolina residents are going without health insurance, leading to more risk of insurance fraud, while many...
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Feds using more technology to detect healthcare fraud
South Florida is the home of sunshine, beaches and, as federal investigators have discovered, fraudsters who take advantage of gaps in...
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Predictive analysis lets insurers stay ahead of fraudsters
When used with data mining tools and street investigations, predictive analytics can be among the biggest electronic enemies of the fraud...
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Auto Insurers Can Now Validate Rating Information at Point of Sale
Auto insurers focused on eliminating rating errors introduced during the sales process now have a new weapon to identify inaccurate or...
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