You can help prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) by doing all of the following.

You can help prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) by doing all of the following.

• A. Look for suspicious activity; Conduct yourself in an ethical manner; Ensure accurate and timely data/billing
• B. Look for suspicious activity; Conduct yourself in an ethical manner; Ensure you coordinate with other payers; Keep up to date with CMS guidance
• C. All of the above
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse comes from a comprehensive approach that combines vigilance, ethical conduct, accuracy, collaboration, and staying current with guidelines. Looking for suspicious activity helps you spot red flags that could signal FWA before money is wasted or fraud escalates. Maintaining ethical behavior creates a work environment where improper practices are less likely to occur and are quickly addressed when they do. Ensuring data and billing are accurate and timely reduces errors that could be mistaken for fraud or lead to unnecessary payments. Coordinating with other payers helps uncover patterns such as duplicate charges or inconsistent billing across systems, which single organizations might miss. Keeping up to date with CMS guidance ensures you apply the latest rules and best practices, so your prevention efforts align with current standards. Because each element addresses a different angle of FWA risk, applying all of them together provides the strongest protection.