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Fraud
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Definition
: Exploitation through misrepresentation of the facts or concealment of the purposes of the exploiter.
note FRAUD, SCIENTIFIC see SCIENTIFIC MISCONDUCT
See Also
Deception
;
Professional Misconduct
;
Quackery
Other names
Kickbacks; Health Care Fraud; Fraud, Health Care; Kickback; Health Care Frauds; Frauds, Health Care; Frauds; Healthcare Fraud