Identity Resolution Daily Links 2007-07-18
[Daily Post from Infoglide Software] Knowledge Center: Barry Graubart, Alacra’s VP of Product Management
“Last week, we launched our Knowledge Center series with Loss Prevention—Then vs. Now by guest blogger, Jeff Stein. This week, we’re proud to feature a post by Barry Graubart, Alacra’s vice president of product management.”
CQ Today: House Budget Told Spending Can Prevent Fraud, Save Billions
“HHS Secretary Leavitt told the panel that every additional dollar spent on Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations yields 13 to 15 times the amount invested.”
PC World: U.S. Data Mining Goes Beyond Terrorist Hunt
“The DOJ report, which is required under the Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, details six pattern-based data mining initiatives currently under way or planned by the department and its components. “Each of these initiatives is extremely valuable for investigators, allowing them to analyze and process lawfully acquired information more effectively in order to detect potential criminal activity and focus resources appropriately,” a DOJ spokesman said in an e-mailed statement.”
WWAY NewsChannel 3: Retail theft causes price increase
“A new crime-wave is hitting closer to home and this one will affect your pocketbook. Retail theft and fraud are on the rise. When losses are factored into retail prices that means you end up paying more for goods and services. From malls to Wal-Mart, shoppers to employees, shoplifting is on the rise.”
