public health programs
Yes, public health programs are more susceptible to health care fraud than private health care programs. A recent report has disclosed that the amount of public healthcare fraud is $509 billion while the private health fraud is $60 billion.
The private healthcare programs ensure the following to reduce and control the fraudulent activities:
- Quick healthcare facility
- No unnecessary delay in starting in the treatment process
- No unnecessary referrals
- Quick billing process and quality communication between health professionals and consumers
- Mandatory performance monitoring