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Articles By linda vincent
Electronic Medical Records And The Growing Threat Of Medical Identity Theft
By: linda vincent
The importance of protecting electronic medical records cannot be overstated. According to the Ponemon Institute, approximately 1.5 million Americans have been victims of medical identity theft, representing an estimated cost of $28.6 billion. The Ponemon Institute also reports that more than six in ten healthcare organizations say they do not have enough resources to ensure data security.(read
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Category : Legal
Healthcare Fraud And Abuse Continues To Spiral Out Of Control
By: linda vincent
From Medicare fraud to fake healthcare plans to phony claims, healthcare fraud and abuse is on the rise. The stories, cases, and facts are piling up, and they’re as real as they are horrifying.(read
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Category : Health
Eaton's Jerk Sauce Will Change The Way You Barbecue
Submitted as: Valerie Webster
Eaton’s jerk sauce is one of the most popular brands of jerk sauce because its authentic, unique flavor takes barbecuing to the next level.(read
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Category : Business
Overbilling: A Leading Cause Of Healthcare Fraud
By: linda vincent
Overbilling is one of the most common types of healthcare fraud. It typically occurs when a physician or a billing office submits a claim for services never provided or gives a diagnosis that is more serious(read
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Category : Health
False Claims For Dme Are A Growing Form Of Healthcare Fraud And Abuse
By: linda vincent
Healthcare fraud and abuse is an epidemic that takes many forms. One of the fastest growing types of healthcare fraud and abuse involves durable medical equipment (DME). Durable medical equipment is used to assist people.(read
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Category : Health
Pharmacy Fraud Stings Physicians, Pharmacists, And Patients
Submitted as: Lousiesmith
Pharmacy fraud is a leading cause of healthcare fraud and abuse. From drug abusers to black market drug sales to unscrupulous healthcare providers, pharmacy fraud is rampant. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NCHAA) estimates that $100 million is lost every day to healthcare fraud, a significant portion of which is due to pharmacy fraud.(read
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Category : Health
Prevent Medical Id Theft In Your Practice With A Lunch And Learn
By: linda vincent
Medical ID theft occurs when an identity thief uses another person’s social security number or another personal identifier to obtain medical care, products, services, or insurance benefits. The problem is widespread in all areas of healthcare, and it is a growing concern in professional practices. A breach of patient information can cripple a practice financially and legally.(read
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Category : Legal
Corporate Identity Theft: Is Your Organization At Risk?
By: linda vincent
The difference between consumer identity theft and corporate identity theft can be defined by the number of people affected by it. While consumer identity theft typically only affects the one person targeted, corporate identity theft can affect the organization itself as well as every person who works for the company.(read
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Category : Legal
How To Prevent Homecare And Hospice Medical Identity Theft
By: linda vincent
As more and more baby boomers reach their golden years, more and more of them need the services of homecare and hospice agencies. This rapid influx is good for the industry, but homecare and hospice agencies need to be as vigilant as ever in their hiring practices of caregivers.(read
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Category : Legal
Medicare Fraud And Abuse: The Most Profitable Healthcare Crime In The U.s
By: linda vincent
Medicare fraud and abuse cost taxpayers approximately $60 billion a year. It’s one of the fastest and most profitable crimes in the U.S. The government health insurance program that covers 46 million elderly and disabled Americans is being hijacked by opportunists preying on patients, doctors, suppliers, and lack of oversight of the system itself.(read
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Category : Legal