Detecting Systematic Medicare Billing Manipulation Through Advanced Analytics
| Phase | Timeline | Scope | Financial Impact | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I: Pilot | Years 1-2 | 20-30 hospitals | $40M-$60M annually | Planning |
| Phase II: Regional | Years 3-5 | 300-1,500 hospitals | $100M-$180M by Year 5 | Projected |
| Phase III: National | Years 6+ | Broader coverage | $200M-$600M annually | Future |
| Metric | Value | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Major Complications Rate | 20.1 percentage points above peers | High |
| Pattern Persistence Score | 0.84 | High |
| Confidence Interval | $198.3M-$228.7M (95% CI) | Validated |
| Statistical Significance | p < 0.001 | Strong |
| Scenario | Analytical Basis | Projected Impact | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative (Top 20) | Highest risk in sample | $45.8M | |
| Moderate (Top 50) | Extended sample | $89.3M | |
| Comprehensive (All 101) | Full identified set | $229M annually | |
| Ten-Year Potential | Cumulative projection | $2B-$4B |