PRO calls for criminal prosecution of serious healthcare fraud, not just fines
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Stephan Koole
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PRO (Party for the Restoration of the Netherlands) MP Julian Bushoff argues that healthcare fraud should be tackled not only with fines but also with criminal prosecution for serious offenses. He cites the Co-Med chain of GP practices as an example where criminal prosecution would be appropriate. The party wants stricter legislation to combat healthcare fraud, arguing that fines alone are insufficient for the most severe violations.
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bskyPRO calls for criminal prosecution of serious healthcare fraud, not just finesrtl.nlKey quotes
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Een voorbeeld is de huisartsenketen Co-Med, waar de overtredingen van dermate aard waren dat een strafrechtelijke vervolging op zijn plaats lijkt.
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