Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic Had Previous Over-reporting Cases; NHIA: Abnormally High C-section Rate
Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic in Banqiao, New Taipei, is suspected of defrauding millions in health insurance fees. The National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) stated that it had discovered the clinic's abnormally high C-section rate as early as 2021, with NT$3.85 million in over-reported fees within two years. The clinic had voluntarily returned the funds at that time. The case has now entered judicial proceedings.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yi-ning, Taipei, 17th) Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic in Banqiao, New Taipei, is suspected of defrauding millions of New Taiwan Dollars in health insurance fees. The Ministry of Health and Welfare's National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) stated today that it had discovered the clinic's abnormally high C-section rate as early as 2021, and that NT$3.85 million in health insurance fees were over-reported within two years. The clinic had voluntarily returned the funds at that time.
The well-known Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, announced on its official website that it would suspend services for two days to cooperate with competent authorities, sparking public discussion. Prosecutors and investigators were informed that the clinic was suspected of defrauding millions of New Taiwan Dollars in health insurance fees. Yesterday, the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed the New Taipei City Investigation Division of the Investigation Bureau to search multiple locations and brought back 16 people, including the director, deputy director, and medical staff, who were subsequently transferred to the District Prosecutors Office for further questioning last night.
Li Chun-fu, head of the Taipei Business Division of the National Health Insurance Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, explained to the media today that the NHIA proactively discovered abnormalities in Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic's health insurance claims data in 2021. C-section claims need to meet indications such as placenta previa; otherwise, the health insurance payment points are lower, and pregnant women need to pay the difference. However, this clinic had cases that did not meet the criteria but were still claimed, which was deemed inappropriate by specialized doctors.
Li Chun-fu stated that normally, the domestic C-section rate is about 30% to 40%, but this clinic's C-section rate was as high as 66%. However, since there was still a birth, such cases are only considered over-reporting, not false reporting. At that time, it was found that between 2020 and 2021, the clinic over-reported about 300 cases, totaling NT$3.85 million.
Li Chun-fu pointed out that after the clinic was asked to explain, it returned the improperly claimed funds before the investigation was formally initiated, and no further abnormalities were found in subsequent claims. However, prosecutors and investigators have continued to request Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic's health insurance claims data from the NHIA in recent years, speculating that there may be other case sources such as commercial insurance. The entire case has now entered judicial proceedings, and they will cooperate with the investigation. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yi-ning, Taipei, 17th) Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic in Banqiao, New Taipei, is suspected of defrauding millions of New Taiwan Dollars in health insurance fees. The Ministry of Health and Welfare's National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) stated today that it had discovered the clinic's abnormally high C-section rate as early as 2021, and that NT$3.85 million in health insurance fees were over-reported within two years. The clinic had voluntarily returned the funds at that time.
The well-known Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, announced on its official website that it would suspend services for two days to cooperate with competent authorities, sparking public discussion. Prosecutors and investigators were informed that the clinic was suspected of defrauding millions of New Taiwan Dollars in health insurance fees. Yesterday, the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed the New Taipei City Investigation Division of the Investigation Bureau to search multiple locations and brought back 16 people, including the director, deputy director, and medical staff, who were subsequently transferred to the District Prosecutors Office for further questioning last night.
Li Chun-fu, head of the Taipei Business Division of the National Health Insurance Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, explained to the media today that the NHIA proactively discovered abnormalities in Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic's health insurance claims data in 2021. C-section claims need to meet indications such as placenta previa; otherwise, the health insurance payment points are lower, and pregnant women need to pay the difference. However, this clinic had cases that did not meet the criteria but were still claimed, which was deemed inappropriate by specialized doctors.
Li Chun-fu stated that normally, the domestic C-section rate is about 30% to 40%, but this clinic's C-section rate was as high as 66%. However, since there was still a birth, such cases are only considered over-reporting, not false reporting. At that time, it was found that between 2020 and 2021, the clinic over-reported about 300 cases, totaling NT$3.85 million.
Li Chun-fu pointed out that after the clinic was asked to explain, it returned the improperly claimed funds before the investigation was formally initiated, and no further abnormalities were found in subsequent claims. However, prosecutors and investigators have continued to request Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic's health insurance claims data from the NHIA in recent years, speculating that there may be other case sources such as commercial insurance. The entire case has now entered judicial proceedings, and they will cooperate with the investigation. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150417
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FAQ
What is Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic being investigated for?
It is being investigated for suspected over-reporting of health insurance fees.
What problem did the NHIA point out regarding Hansen Women's and Children's Clinic?
Its C-section rate was abnormally high.