BENEFITS BREAKDOWN
Benefits Audits: Fiduciary Oversight, Claims Accuracy, and Hidden Opportunities
June 18, 2025 • 24 min
Episode Summary
Vanessa, Jared, and Adam are joined by Tammy Miller, Executive VP of Auditing at Brown & Brown. Tammy breaks down the essentials of healthcare and pharmacy audits — why they matter, how they’re conducted, and what employers often overlook. The team explores audit triggers, common findings like duplicate claims, and misapplied copays and the growing importance of fiduciary responsibility. They also dive into fraud, waste and abuse detection, and how audits can benefit both plan sponsors and administrators.
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