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Data Sharing
from Reviewing Scams: How Healthcare Leaders Are Fighting Medical Theft At The Health 2.0 Conference
by Health2conf
Another challenge that stands in the way of effectively countering medical theft is a lack of shared data. Providers lack an established network to communicate with other medical offices and hospitals about any fraudulent or suspicious activity.
It can also be difficult for insurance companies to access data to make an informed decision. Leaders at the Health 2.0 Conference reviews that with improved data sharing between medical entities and insurance companies, medical theft can be tracked and addressed more easily.
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Legal Gaps
Legal gaps make it difficult for authorities to apprehend those responsible for medical theft and hold them accountable. Different states have varying legal regulations that do not always intersect, creating loopholes and weak spots. Consequently, individuals and organizations can take advantage of the discrepancies in regulation and evade responsibility. These legal gaps need to be closed in order to effectively counter medical theft scam, suggests Health 2.0 Conference.
