• Karen Weintraub to Present on Reducing False Positives in FWA Investigations at NHCAA Training

    Join Karen Weintraub, EVP of Healthcare Fraud Shield, for NHCAA’s upcoming virtual training on March 3, 2026. Her session, “Spotting False Positives in FWA Data: What Next?”, will help attendees tackle one of the biggest challenges in fraud analytics: separating signal from noise. Learn how to identify the root causes of inaccurate leads—such as data quality issues, rule misalignment, and lack of context—and implement smarter strategies to streamline investigations. Attendees will walk away with actionable methods to focus limited resources on high-impact cases. 📅 March 3 | 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM ET🔗 Register via NHCAA

  • Karen Weintraub to Speak on Phantom Provider Schemes at IASIU DelVal

    Virtual

    Healthcare Fraud Shield EVP Karen Weintraub will present at the IASIU Delaware Valley Chapter's First Quarter Meeting on March 11, 2026, in Newtown, PA. Her session, “Detecting and Preventing Phantom Provider Schemes,” will explore how AI, link analysis, and targeted analytics are used to uncover fraud involving fake providers, stolen identities, and collusive billing behavior.

  • HPA Webinar – Dirty Data, Clean Results: The Visible Difference Between a Vendor and a Partner

    Virtual

    Date: March 17, 2026Time: 12:00 PM ETPresented by: Karen Weintraub, EVP, Healthcare Fraud ShieldHosted in partnership with: Health Plan Alliance In the fight against healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), data is everything — but not all data is clean, and not all vendors are true partners. This session explores how to move beyond the "noise" of false positives to focus on what really matters. Attendees will learn: Why many data mining models generate inaccurate leads How to refine data and tune detection algorithms Questions to ask when evaluating your FWA technology partner Practical strategies to streamline your investigation workflow Whether you're in SIU, compliance, or analytics, this webinar will help you focus your efforts on high-quality leads and reduce time spent on dead ends. Registration: https://www.healthplanalliance.org/

  • HCFSElevate 2026 | User & Industry Conference

    Austin, TX

    Save the date! The 2026 Healthcare Fraud Shield User & Industry Conference is happening April 21–22, 2026 and you won’t want to miss it. Join healthcare payers, investigators, compliance leaders, and tech innovators for two days of insights, training, and collaboration focused on the future of FWAE detection and payment integrity. Explore the latest enhancements to the HCFSPlatform, hear success stories from industry peers, and gain hands-on strategies to fight fraud more effectively. We’re honored to welcome our guest speaker, Tyler Shultz—healthcare whistleblower and key figure in the Theranos case. Tyler’s powerful story of truth-telling, ethics, and accountability in healthcare innovation offers a timely reminder of the importance of transparency and vigilance in fraud prevention. Interested in attending? Email us at [email protected] for details.

  • NHCAA Boot Camp for Health Care Fraud Investigators

    Tampa, FL

    Healthcare Fraud Shield is proud to attend the 2026 NHCAA Boot Camp for Health Care Fraud Investigators, June 9–11 in Tampa, FL. We’re joining forces with emerging and experienced investigators to tackle evolving fraud schemes, share best practices, and strengthen strategies across the SIU landscape.

  • 2026 NHCAA Annual Training Conference

    San Diego, CA

    Healthcare Fraud Shield to Attend the 2026 NHCAA Annual Training ConferenceWe’re excited to join the leading voices in fraud prevention at the NHCAA Annual Training Conference (ATC)—the premier event for healthcare anti-fraud professionals. 📅 November 3–6, 2026📍 San Diego, California Hosted by the NHCAA Institute for Health Care Fraud Prevention, ATC brings together SIU leaders, analysts, and compliance experts to explore emerging schemes, investigative strategies, and the latest in fraud-fighting technology. Healthcare Fraud Shield will be on-site to connect, collaborate, and help drive the future of payment integrity. Registration opens June 2026.