Louisiana will turn to AI to detect Medicaid fraud, health officials say

Louisiana will turn to AI to detect Medicaid fraud, health officials say

On his first day on the job Monday, Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein announced the launch of two initiatives – one to target Medicaid fraud and another to reduce the number of overdose deaths during pregnancy.  The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is developing an artificial intelligence and data analysis tool the Louisiana Department of Health will use to fight “fraud, waste and abuse,” state officials said. The uni…

Two new health initiatives announced under new Louisiana health secretary Bruce Greenstein

During his first day on the job, Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein helped unveil new programs to combat Medicaid fraud and maternal overdose deaths.

Pharmacist indicted in $2 million health care fraud scheme - Raymondville Chronicle

McALLEN – A 48-yearold Edinburg resident has been taken into custody on charges of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to defraud the Texas Medicaid Program, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Cynthia Ann Herrera is set to make her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Juan Alanis at 9 a.m. The indictment, returned April 15 and unsealed upon her arrest, alleges she submitted or caused th…