Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Good afternoon. I want to thank the American Bar Association, and specifically, Gabriel Imperato, for inviting me to deliver today’s keynote.
Having investigated and prosecuted health care fraud crimes in some of my prior roles in the department, both as part of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, it is an honor and a privilege to be here among current and former colleagues, experts, counsel, government officials, and insurer representatives to discuss our policies and enforcement efforts in this critical space.
The dialogues we have at conferences like these are important for a number of reasons – most of all, to share information. No matter your practice, take advantage of the time to listen and learn from those around you this week.
Combating health care fraud is a top priority for the Justice Department. The reasons are plain.
Every day, fraudsters intent on lining their own pockets at the expense of the American taxpayer, patients, and private insurers abuse our nation’s health care systems. This drives up costs of health care for us all. It imperils the long-term solvency of Medicare and Medicaid, upon which millions of Americans depend. And any time greed replaces medical necessity as a factor in providing health care services, our communities suffer.
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