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Fraud in the workers' compensation system: origin and magnitude.

Authors :
Michaels D
Source :
Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) [Occup Med] 1998 Apr-Jun; Vol. 13 (2), pp. 439-42.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Apparently, most investigations of workers' compensation fraud focus on the worker and cost more than the amount of money stolen. Although less is known about the extent of employer fraud, the dollars involved often are in the millions. Therefore, disproportionately policing workers is counterproductive.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0885-114X
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9589455