decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 2 (February)
Use background checks to stop would-be thieves
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Article Overview
This article discusses practical steps medical practices can take to reduce employee embezzlement and fraud risk. It covers background screening, handling financial responsibilities, protecting check processing, responding to patient complaints, reporting suspected offenses, and using outside forensic help or employee bonding as part of broader office risk management. The piece is aimed at physicians, office managers, and practice administrators interested in protecting practice finances and internal operations.
Why This Topic Matters
Employee fraud can cause direct financial loss, create legal and reputational problems, and allow a dishonest worker to move on to another practice. The article is relevant to practices that want general safeguards and compliance-minded office policies without relying solely on trust.
What You Will Learn
- Common red flags and prevention steps for employee fraud in a medical office
- How screening and reference checks may fit into practice hiring and oversight
- Ways practices can respond when suspicious billing or payment issues arise
- Why external accounting or bonding measures may be considered in fraud prevention
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice owners
- Office managers
- Practice administrators
- Billing supervisors
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