Nearly one of 10 Americans would commit insurance fraud if they knew they could get away with it. Nearly three of 10 Americans (29 percent) wouldn't report insurance scams committed by someone they know. Progressive Insurance (2001)
More than one of three Americans say it's ok to exaggerate insurance claims to make up for the deductible (40 percent in 1997). Insurance Research Council (2000)
One of four Americans says it's ok to pad a claim to make up for premiums they've already paid. Insurance Research Council (2000)
One of three Americans says it's ok for employees to stay off work and receive workers compensation benefits because they feel pain, even though their doctor says it's ok to return to work. Insurance Research Council (1999)
Seven of 10 Americans say workers comp fraud is a widespread problem, and 45 percent say fraud is increasing. Insurance Research Council (1999)
One of five employed workers says they've been aware of fraud in their workplace. Insurance Research Council (1999)
Four of five Pennsylvanians reviewed their medical bills for accuracy in 1999 (seven of 10 in 1997). Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority of Pennsylvania (1999)
Nearly 16 percent of Pennsylvanians say they're willing to receive bogus workers comp payments (25 percent in 1997). Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority of Pennsylvania (1999)
Three of four Americans aren't willing to pay more for their auto coverage to allow bad-faith third-party lawsuits. Insurance Research Council (2000)
Physicians
Nearly one of three physicians say it's necessary to game the health care system to provide high quality medical care. Journal of the American Medical Association (2000)
More than one of three physicians says patients have asked physicians to deceive third-party payers to help the patients obtain coverage for medical services in the last year. Journal of the American Medical Association (2000)
One of 10 physicians has reported medical signs or symptoms a patient didn't have in order to help the patient secure coverage for needed treatment or services in the last year. Journal of the American Medical Association (2000)
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