CLEAN : US charges 412 people for health fraud opioid scams

The video discusses a coordinated effort by the Department of Justice and other agencies to tackle healthcare fraud, particularly focusing on opioid-related crimes. It highlights the involvement of various law enforcement agencies and the significant number of defendants charged. The video emphasizes the impact of fraud on taxpayers and the opioid epidemic, urging the need for continued prosecution to mitigate addiction and death risks.

Which states were mentioned as starting points for healthcare fraud investigations?

• Ohio and Georgia

• New York and Illinois

• Michigan and Florida

• California and Texas

How many defendants were charged in the largest opioid-related fraud takedown?

• 412

• 1000

• 120

• 56

What was the estimated financial loss to taxpayers due to the fraud?

• $1.3 million

• $1.3 billion

• $1.3 trillion

• $1.3 thousand

What unethical actions did some medical professionals take according to the transcript?

• They improved patient care

• They violated their oaths for profit

• They reduced opioid prescriptions

• They provided free healthcare

Approximately how many people died from a drug overdose last year?

• 5,900,000

• 59,000

• 5,900

• 590,000