Awards Spotlight 2026
*Registration opens June 1, 2026.
The recipients of NHCAA’s 2025 Investigation of the Year Award will provide an in-depth look at the investigation of United States of America v. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, one of the most significant patient harm and health care fraud cases in recent history.
During this session, members of the investigative team will discuss how federal and state agencies, prosecutors, analysts, and private-sector partners collaborated to uncover a decades-long scheme involving false diagnoses, unnecessary treatments, fabricated medical records, and fraudulent billing practices.
Hear how investigators used data analytics, victim outreach, claims analysis, and coordinated investigative strategies to identify thousands of victims, build the case, and successfully prosecute this award-winning investigation. This session will highlight the importance of cross-agency collaboration, investigative persistence, and patient-centered approaches in combating complex health care fraud schemes.
Learning Objectives
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify investigative strategies used to detect and develop a complex health care fraud case involving false diagnoses, unnecessary treatments, and fraudulent billing practices.
- Examine how collaboration among federal and state agencies, prosecutors, analysts, and private-sector partners contributed to the successful investigation and prosecution of the case.
- Describe how data analytics, claims analysis, and victim outreach efforts were used to identify fraudulent patterns, support evidence development, and strengthen the prosecution of the case.
Speakers
Michael E. Garcia
Special Agent
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General
James Wilson
Special Agent
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Awards Nominations
Read about the 2026 Award Nominations process and eligibility requirements. Nominations are open through Monday, July 13.
Registration Information
Employees of NHCAA Member Organizations, Government Liaisons, Supporting Members, and Individual Members can register online for NHCAA Monthly On-Demand trainings. A registration form is not available, you must login as a member to register. If you are having issues logging in or registering, please contact training@nhcaa.org.
Non-members, including local, state, and federal public agencies who are not NHCAA Government Liaisons, do not have access to NHCAA Monthly On-Demand trainings.
REGISTRATION RATES
| June 1 – 30, 2026 | After June 30, 2026 | |
| NHCAA Member Organizations1 | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| NHCAA Government Liaisons2 | Complimentary | $50 |
| Individual Members3 | $50 | $50 |
REGISTRATION POLICIES
Complimentary registration closes on the last day of the month. Paid registration is open after the complimentary time-period ends. The registration period for complimentary registrations will end at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
Cancellation/Substitution
All cancellations (regardless of date) will be assessed with a $10 administrative fee.
All written notice of cancellations and substitutions should be sent via email to training@nhcaa.org. Cancellations received within 5 days of the date of purchase will result in a refund minus an administrative fee if the training has not occurred. No refunds will be issued if any portion of the Monthly On-Demand program has been viewed. Registrations are non-transferrable for webinars.
Concerns
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please email training@nhcaa.org.
Details & Frequently Asked Questions
Monthly On-Demand trainings are most appropriate for beginning and mid-career analysts, investigators, consultants, and law enforcement agents working in the health care anti-fraud industry.
As a level II, or intermediate program, some investigative / health care / coding expertise is assumed. Training content is focused on the detection and investigative processes, using case examples to highlight strategy and techniques.
There are no pre-requisite requirements to attend the Monthly On-Demand trainings.
All Monthly On-Demand trainings are approved by: NHCAA for 1 CPE
Participants earn 1 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours applicable to the training requirements for the Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI®) designation.Monthly On-Demand trainings are delivered via NHCAA Learn. You will need a good internet connection and an up-to-date version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Internet Explorer is not recommended and will not render content correctly.
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