Don't throw away the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) you receive from your insurer; it could contain important clues to uncover health care fraud.

The majority of health care fraud is committed by organized crime groups and a very small minority of dishonest health care providers. The most common types of health care fraud include:

The United States spends over $2.7 trillion on health care every year. Of that amount, NHCAA estimates that tens of billions of dollars are lost to health care fraud.

Fake insurance scams are abundant. Beware of too good to be true coverage and rates, and don't provide personal information without first investigating the legitimacy of the company.

Resources have been developed to help providers understand the law and the consequences for ignoring health care fraud. Learn how to develop a culture of compliance and where and when to report fraudulent behavior.