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Seven percent of annual revenue is lost to employee fraud according to some estimates.1 The healthcare industry is not immune from this affliction. Organizations that suspect employee theft face potential liability if they wrongly accuse an innocent employee, or worse, discover their mistake only after the employee has been terminated. This article discusses the need to address suspected employee fraud while mitigating potential employment claims arising from the investigation and response.
Upon suspecting fraud, the first step is to conduct an investigation. Immediately placing the suspect on leave removes the individual from the workplace, preventing further theft or destruction of evidence.