2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, M.S.


The Master of Science in Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Investigations was a collaboration with public and private sector groups involved with the deterrence, detection, and investigation of healthcare fraud in the U.S. healthcare system.  The annual estimate of healthcare FWA was a staggering $120 billion prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and is expected to exceed $800 billion during the course of the pandemic.  The public and private sectors are looking for qualified individuals in this field.

30 credit hours

NOTE: This program is offered in an online format only.  

 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

  • The student will be able to describe the steps necessary for a thorough investigation.
     
  • The student will be able to identify correct investigative tools and information sources used in investigations.
     
  • The student will be able to define the legal requirements for investigations.
     
  • The student will be able to critique an investigation.