The health record can either be in the form of electronic or paper and it highlights the facts related to patient care for justification purposes. Many cases have been reported regarding unauthorized personnel having access to private health information through electronic means (Terry, 2009). Violations of the HIPAA should be reported because fraud in insurance may lead to litigation.
The medical team should also ensure reporting of fraud to the concerned authorities. Qui Tam is provided when a private citizen litigates in place of the federal government in cases of fraud either by government contractors. It is a type of lawsuit filed by an individual who is referred to as a “whistleblower” or a “relator”.
Conclusion
Healthcare administrators can ensure that employees adhere to regulations. First of all, supervising various personnel in order to ensure appropriate medical records, insurance billing and coding is important. Frequent audits are necessary so that the employees comply with the regulations provided by the state and federal agencies. Any identified challenge should be dealt with for example arranging for a training program. Training the staff will help in reporting any misconduct taking