Jetson Leder-Luis

Jetson Leder-Luis, an economist and fraud expert at Boston University, dives into the complexities of government program fraud. He exposes shocking healthcare fraud tactics, from hospice manipulations to ambulance service schemes. The conversation reveals how systemic flaws and poor policy designs enable these abuses. They discuss the economic fallout of fraudulent claims, the ROI on anti-fraud measures, and the ethics of vaccine distribution during COVID-19. Jetson advocates for innovative solutions to enhance regulatory frameworks and deter fraud.

Jetson Leder-Luis, an assistant professor at Boston University and a research fellow at NBER, dives into the murky waters of government fraud. He discusses how schemes like ambulance fraud and identity theft siphon billions from programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The conversation sheds light on the explosion of fraud during the pandemic, particularly in unemployment insurance. Leder-Luis also emphasizes the role of whistleblowers and data analysis in combating these issues, highlighting the urgent need for effective anti-fraud strategies.