Q1: Medicare claims that some large healthcare providers have falsified claims and/or cost reports. Why, in your opinion do companies tend to overbill services and/or falsify cost reports? Think of

Q1:  Medicare claims that some large healthcare providers have falsified claims and/or cost reports. Why, in your opinion do companies tend to overbill services and/or falsify cost reports?  Think of multiple reasons, not just one reason. 

Q2: Discuss fraud and abuse.  Pick two of these initiatives and describe what you know about them or if you've had any experience with them.  Why is fraud and abuse important to the federal government in 2012? 

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