Health Care Fraud is the intentional use of false or misleading claims to obtain money or property from any health care program or provider. This type of fraud can be committed by anyone, including health care providers, patients, or third parties, such as suppliers or vendors. Health Care Fraud can be broken down into three main categories: billing fraud, kickbacks and false claims, and identity theft. Billing Fraud involves submitting false information to health care programs to receive payments for services not performed or supplies not provided. This type of fraud can be committed by providers, patients, or third parties. Kickbacks and False Claims involve receiving payments for referring patients to other providers or submitting false claims for services or supplies that were not provided. Identity Theft involves using someone else’s personal information to receive health care services or benefits. This type of fraud can be committed by a provider, patient, or third party. Health Care Fraud can have serious financial and legal consequences, and it is important to be aware of the different types of fraud and take steps to protect yourself.