Rights and Wrongs: What we see and what we do not see in health care
2011
Health Care Fraud and Corruption in Croatia
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Škaričić Nataša
Hypothesis
What are the underlying issues of health care fraud and corruption in Croatia?
Conclusion
The study reveals significant corruption in the Croatian health care system, particularly related to the Medikol scandal.
Supporting Evidence
- US $23 billion was lost annually to different forms of fraud and corruption in health care.
- The Medikol scandal exemplifies the corrupt relationship between private firms and the Croatian health care system.
- Croatia lacks effective measures to prevent and analyze health care budget spending.
Takeaway
This study talks about how some people are cheating the health care system in Croatia, which is hurting everyone who needs medical help.
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