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Using Open Source Data to Investigate Possible Kickbacks to Orthopedic Surgeons

Join Kaiser Health News reporter Fred Schulte to hear about his months-long investigation into the relationship between device makers and the orthopedic surgeons who utilize their products (co-reported with Elizabeth Lucas). Using data published by the government, they found millions of dollars in potential kickback payments to orthopedic surgeons being veiled as consulting fees. Some doctors inside the industry believe this money may corrupt surgeons, leading them to make unethical decisions. Potential evidence of this can be seen though court cases where patients allege life-altering injuries due to unnecessary operations or faulty hardware, driven by surgeons’ financial gain.
Through the lens of this investigative report, participants will gain an understanding of the environment orthopedic surgeons and device manufacturers are operating under, examine the data reviewed, explore the trends they uncovered, and hear how the investigation unfolded. The full article, Device Makers Have Funneled Billions to Orthopedic Surgeons Who Use Their Products, can be found on the Kaiser Health News website.

Fred Schulte

John A. Hartford Senior Correspondent, Enterprise Team Kaiser Health News

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Webinar programs 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 webinar programs.

All webinars are approved by: NHCAA for 1.5 CPEs and NASBA for 1.5 CPEs

Participants earn 1.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours applicable to the training requirements for the Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI®) designation.

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Date

Jul 22

Time

Eastern Time
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • CPEs: 1.5
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