Asked by Wendy Echevarría on Jun 18, 2024

verifed

Verified

Statistics show that for every $1 spent to pay for health care fraud and abuse investigations and prosecutions, the government actually brings in ___ in returned money.

A) $1
B) $2
C) $4
D) $6

Health Care Fraud

Health Care Fraud involves the intentional deception or misrepresentation that an individual or entity makes, knowing that the misrepresentation could result in some unauthorized benefit to the individual, other persons, or entities.

Investigations

Procedures or actions taken to gather information or evidence, often used in medical contexts to diagnose illnesses or conditions.

Prosecutions

The process of carrying out legal proceedings against an individual or entity accused of breaking the law.

  • Comprehend the financial and legal implications of coding, including fraud and abuse.
verifed

Verified Answer

GS
Gursewak Singh DevgunJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, for every $1 spent on health care fraud and abuse investigations and prosecutions, the government brings in approximately $4 in returned money.