A Whistleblower Speaks Out on Alleged Medicare Fraud
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 25 2025
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Source: Bloomberg
Medicare Advantage and Fraud Allegations: Over half of Americans on Medicare are enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans, which are now under investigation for potential overcharging of the government, raising concerns about the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Whistleblower Insights: Teresa Ross, a whistleblower from a Medicare Advantage insurer, revealed systemic manipulation of diagnostic coding to maximize payments, leading to significant settlements and highlighting broader issues within the Medicare Advantage system.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








