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How to Utilize Smart Device Data in Insurance Fraud Investigations

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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the role of smart devices in insurance fraud investigations has taken center stage. Welcome to an era where the digital breadcrumbs left behind by smart devices hold the potential to revolutionize the way we uncover fraudulent activities. In this blog, we'll explore how the proliferation of smart devices has impacted fraud investigations, share examples of how smart device data has cracked cases wide open, delve into the challenges investigators face, and peer into the future of insurance fraud detection and prevention. The Proliferation of Smart Devices: Smart devices have infiltrated every aspect of our...
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Top 5 Reasons to Request a Social Canvass

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As social platforms continue to rapidly take over, it’s crucial to utilize the information on these data-heavy platforms for your insurance investigations. Through INTERTEL’s Social Canvass, you receive a meticulous overview of an individual’s digital footprint, which spans various online platforms to uncover any relevant information. Today, we wanted to dive deeper into the world of social canvassing by discussing the top 5 benefits this service offers. 1. Validate Statements and Claims: In a world where connection and validation are paramount, social media often serves as the platform for individuals to share their experiences, whether that be accidents, surgeries, or...
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5 Ways To Improve Your HIPAA Compliance

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Maintaining HIPAA compliance is vital for the continued success of your organization or business and the protection of your patients' well-being. Implementing the following five tips will help you enhance compliance, stay ahead of potential breaches, and ensure the security of patient data. Analyze Your Risk Points: One of the most effective ways to improve HIPAA compliance is to assess where customer and patient data "lives" within your workplace. Create a list that outlines the entry points, storage locations, and exit points of patient data. Look for any potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities in this information pipeline. Using HIPAA-compliant software for...
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INTERTEL’s Guide to Social Canvassing

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With social media activity continually on the rise, the data that can be gathered from this open-source intelligence can be crucial when it comes to a case or claim. In order to ensure you have the full picture of a person’s digital footprint, a social canvass is an important tool to utilize.  What is Social Canvassing?  A social canvass is the process of searching, capturing, and preserving digital evidence from a person’s social profiles. INTERTEL’s social canvass provides a comprehensive solution to the traditional products offered in the industry by creating a cost-effective, legally defensible product that is scalable to...
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The Top 5 Reasons to Request a Medical Canvass

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Unveiling the Significance of Medical Canvassing In the intricate world of insurance claims, medical canvassing has emerged as a formidable tool, shedding light on undisclosed information, and offering a wealth of insights. A medical canvass is a service where a search is done in specified areas to gather detailed information on a claimant.  Canvasses of medical facilities, physician offices, specialists, laboratories, physical therapy clinics and pharmacies within a specified location radius are compiled to uncover any discrepancies and interventions in a claimant’s history. But why should one request a medical canvass? Let's explore the top five reasons. 1. Unearthing Hidden...
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Ontellus Appoints Manish Nariwal As Chief Operating Officer

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HOUSTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontellus, one of the nation's largest records retrieval and claims intelligence companies, today announced the appointment of Manish Nariwal as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Nariwal will oversee day-to-day business operations with a focus on continued growth, exceptional client services and product innovation. "Manish possesses deep expertise in the technologies that underpin our business and a track record of successfully running high-performing operations," said Vince Cole, CEO of Ontellus. "He is a valuable addition to our leadership team as we continue to accelerate our growth." With roughly three decades of experience, Nariwal joins Ontellus from First...
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