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Doctors Admit Lying to Insurance Firms to Help Patients
A nationwide survey of 720 doctors in 1998 finds more than a third admit using deceptive tactics to obtain care, including exaggerating illness and mislisting diagnoses to secure coverage. The study, led by Dr. Matthew Wynna of the AMA, notes rising cost pressures and calls deceitful practices a growing response.
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Chicago
Matthew Wynna
AMA
Institute For Ethics
Internal Medicine
Charles Cutler
American Association of Health Plans