Rockville, MD – Abt Global has been selected as one of 10 finalists in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Crushing Fraud Chili Cook-Off, an innovation challenge that drew 250+ submissions from organizations across the country. The competition seeks new approaches that strengthen CMS’s ability to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in Medicare and Medicaid.
The CMS competition recognizes teams that blend technology and policy expertise to deliver scalable solutions to detect and prevent FWA while safeguarding patient care and taxpayer dollars.
Abt’s solution builds on the company’s long-standing partnership with CMS, including decades of support across Medicare and Medicaid innovation, payment reform, and program integrity. By fusing advanced analytics, explainable AI/ML models, and human expertise, Abt aims to help CMS reduce the cost and complexity of fraud detection while ensuring transparent decision-making.
“Our approach leverages both data science and deep program understanding to proactively identify fraud indicators, reduce false positives, and accelerate detection timelines,” said ZeAmma Brathwaite, Abt’s VP for US Healthcare Services. “We’re honored to collaborate with CMS in advancing innovative, explainable AI that protects the integrity of care delivery for millions of Americans.”
The Crushing Fraud Chili Cook-Off finalists will present their solutions to CMS evaluators, who will select winners based on innovation, scalability, and impact potential.
About Abt Global
Abt Global is a mission-driven consulting and data analysis firm. For 60 years, Abt has tackled society’s toughest problems, pioneering evidence and innovation that improve policy, systems, and lives. Together with TSPi, a Division of Abt Global, we help clients accelerate modernization and deliver real results through advanced automation, data science, and mission-aligned platforms.
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Public Warning: Recruitment Phishing Scam Impersonating Abt Global
Abt Global has become aware of a phishing scheme targeting individuals with fraudulent interview requests and job offers. Abt’s secure IT systems and private applicant information have not been compromised; scammers are impersonating Abt employees, using the company name and branding to mislead and engage potential job seekers in fake recruitment processes. Scammers might reference real job openings or describe fake opportunities that generally match individuals’ professional backgrounds, with the goal of establishing communication and eventually obtaining private financial information to defraud people. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Federal Trade Commission warn that employment scams such as this are a growing cyber threat. Abt urges anyone who is contacted about employment opportunities to exercise caution and know that: All communication from Abt Global will be from an Abt employee using the @abtglobal.com email domain (e.g., recruiting@abtglobal.com). We do not use third-party recruiters. Abt Global recruiters will only schedule interviews for candidates who have applied for a position through our secure portal. You may view your application status through the applicant portal on Abt Global Careers. No corporate or IT systems at Abt are affected by this scam. The scammers are using Abt’s logo and employee names to impersonate the company. You can directly contact us at recruiting@abtglobal.com with any questions or concerns. Abt is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We caution individuals to be vigilant in protecting personal data and vetting communication with new contacts from any company. Do not respond or provide any personal information if contacted by someone claiming to represent a company to which you did not submit a job application or profile. This scam can be perpetrated against any business and individuals who recognize and trust its name. For information on Abt recruitment practices and policies, please visit our careers page or email recruiting@abtglobal.com. To report a scam, visit: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.