Thanh Hoa, Vietnam – Vietnamese authorities have uncovered a serious case of fabricated patient records at Hac Thanh General Hospital in Thanh Hoa, aimed at defrauding insurance funds. Initial reports indicate that as many as 20 fake patient records were created, causing significant losses to the health insurance fund.
The incident came to light after an investigation by the Vietnamese police. Specifically, these records were created with non-existent patient information, diagnoses, and treatment processes, or were exaggerated to claim excessive insurance payouts. This act not only violates Vietnamese law but also directly impacts the rights of insurance contributors and leads to the loss of state budget funds.
Currently, the Vietnamese police are expanding their investigation to clarify the roles of all individuals and organizations involved in the case. Those responsible for fabricating patient records and committing insurance fraud will face severe legal penalties under Vietnamese law.
This incident once again raises an alarm about the widespread issue of health insurance fraud in Vietnam, calling for closer coordination among Vietnamese regulatory bodies, social insurance agencies, and healthcare facilities to strengthen control and prevent similar fraudulent acts in the future. It also underscores the importance of upholding professional ethics in the medical field, ensuring that all medical examinations and treatments genuinely serve the best interests of patients and maintain the transparency of Vietnam's healthcare system.
