This competition attracted over 650 submissions. The approach proposed in this concept paper would allow these types of fraud to be more readily controlled. Evaluation of the Rural Physician Action Plan - completed for Alberta Health , February, 1996. The evaluation of the Rural Physician Action Plan is, in part, based on an analysis of the key factors which influence a physician's decision to locate and stay in a rural practice. Although some of the contents of this report have been superceded by the final Alberta legislation, the document is an excellent example of how to develop a public discussion consultation process and obtain quantifiable public feedback.
Financial errors result in an overpayment or underpayment to the client.
Non-financial errors, on the other hand, cannot be directly demonstrated to result in an overpayment or underpayment. A typology of effective mechanisms and initiatives which have been shown to impact fraud and error levels, and the contingent overpayments and underpayments has been developed. This theoretical construct will enable jurisdictions to assess their own fraud and error programs. This is in contrast to traditional fraud investigation programs where active assistance cases are investigated upon suspicion or a complaint of existing fraud. This report explores ways in which the American experience in 27 states could be implemented in British Columbia.