NHSA Launches 100‑Day Medical‑Insurance Fraud Crackdown Campaign

NHSA Launches 100‑Day Medical‑Insurance Fraud Crackdown Campaign

The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) announced a nationwide 100‑Day Action aimed at eradicating illegal and non‑compliant use of medical‑insurance funds. The campaign, running until 31 December 2025, will target three high‑profile fraud vectors: resale of returned drugs, unauthorized over‑prescription, and fraudulent maternity‑benefit claims.

1. Resale of Returned Medical Drugs

  • Focus: Investigate medical institutions and individuals suspected of forging prescriptions, misusing insurance credentials, and selling drugs without scanning barcodes.
  • Targets:
  • Professionals who substitute insurance‑covered drugs for cheaper alternatives.
  • Insured patients who sell their own medication.
  • Facilities engaging in “buy‑back” or “over‑consumption” schemes.

2. Unauthorized Over‑Prescription

  • Monitoring: Leverage drug traceability‑code data to flag abnormal prescribing and purchasing patterns.
  • Key Risks:
  • Clinicians receiving prescription kickbacks from fraudster networks.
  • Collusion with fraud rings to siphon patient data (especially among the elderly and low‑income groups).
  • Direct possession of insured patients’ credentials to fabricate diagnoses.
  • Action: All identified leads are immediately forwarded to public‑security, health, and other relevant agencies.

3. Fraudulent Maternity‑Benefit Claims

  • Investigations focus on:
  • Fake claims forged with supporting documents.
  • Proxy participation through fabricated employment ties.
  • Inflated claim bases that inflate benefit payouts.
  • Recovery: NHSA commits to recouping all lost funds and swiftly transferring evidence to law‑enforcement partners.

Overall Impact

The 100‑Day Action represents a decisive step toward strengthening medical‑insurance fund management and safeguarding public resources. By combining data‑driven surveillance with cross‑agency collaboration, the NHSA aims to curb a growing culture of fraud and restore confidence in China’s health‑insurance system.-Fineline Info & Tech