Internal compliance systems are the best defense against fraud.

Healthcare reform a key issue for the Clinton administration, extends far beyond healthcare coverage concerns. With healthcare fraud estimated by Congress to total as much as $80 billion to $100 billion per year, uncovering fraud has become one of the administration's top priorities. With FBI and other investigators assigned to the problem, all areas of the healthcare industry will face increasing levels of scrutiny. This anti-fraud campaign will affect every type of provider, from large hospitals to small equipment vendors. An internal compliance program can help healthcare managers identify problems and avoid criminal prosecution.