The Canadian Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (CHCAA) is pleased to announce that Leiza McGrath has been elected as CHCAA’s Chair. Ms. McGrath currently holds the position of Manager, Provider Audit for ESI Canada, and is responsible for managing a staff of both on-site and next-day auditors who work with plan sponsors, regulatory associations, and law enforcement authorities as required. She is currently working towards her CFI (Certified Forensic Investigator) certification.

In addition, Jeff Alcock, HBA, of Manulife Financial has been elected as CHCAA’s Vice Chair. Jeff is the Manager of Investigative Services for Manulife Financial Group Benefits. He is responsible for leading a team of experts comprised of investigators, claims analysts, and industry consultants working to at the forefront of Manulife’s efforts to protect group benefits plans from the harmful effects of fraud and abuse. Jeff is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo and is an Associate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association in the United States.

Founded in 2000, the mission of the CHCAA is to combat health care fraud and assist in restoring the integrity of the Canadian health care system. One of the key objectives of the CHCAA is to build public, private, national and international partnerships with insurance carriers, service providers, law enforcement, health regulatory bodies, consumer groups and provider associations to protect the Canadian health care system from fraud.

Further information about the CHCAA, please visit our website at www.chcaa.org or contact us at 416-593-2633.