China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in insurance scam
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China's National Healthcare Security Administration has launched a nationwide review of mental health institutes following reports of an insurance scam in Hubei province. The investigation, prompted by a Beijing News report, focuses on allegations that hospitals are admitting and detaining individuals, including those without mental illnesses, to fraudulently claim national medical insurance funds. Provincial bureaus are tasked with meeting with institute directors by Sunday and conducting thorough checks for illegal activities by March 15. The investigation will cover instances of unjustified hospitalizations, falsified diagnoses and treatments, and forged documents. Institutes found to be involved are required to submit a report and refund any illegally obtained funds.
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