Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Insurance Medicine

Insurance medicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the evaluation of health claims for insurance purposes. It combines medical knowledge with concepts of insurance, law and ethics. The goal of insurance medicine is to ensure that individuals receive appropriate medical services and benefits for their …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 24× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Insurance medicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the evaluation of health claims for insurance purposes. It combines medical knowledge with concepts of insurance, law and ethics. The goal of insurance medicine is to ensure that individuals receive appropriate medical services and benefits for their health-related needs. This field also aims to prevent the overuse or misuse of medical resources by implementing evidence-based assessments and guidelines. Insurance medicine provides objective and independent evaluations of medical conditions, treatments, and disabilities. Professionals in the field work closely with insurance companies, government agencies, and legal systems to assess claims and provide recommendations based on medical evidence. One of the significant areas of insurance medicine is life and health insurance policies. The health insurance policies cover medical services, hospitalization, and surgical procedures, while life insurance covers the policyholder in case of death. Insurance medicine is essential in verifying the validity of claims filed under these policies. It ensures that policyholders receive the benefits they are entitled to, and insurers do not overpay on unwarranted claims. Another key component of insurance medicine is workers’ compensation. The field helps in assessing and treating work-related injuries and illnesses. Professionals in the field work with employers and employees to identify the causes of the occurrences and determine if there was any violation of safety standards in the workplace. In summary, insurance medicine plays an integral role in public health internationally by safeguarding individuals against insurance fraud, ensuring that they are not subjected to unfair terms, and providing medical expertise in resolving disputes. It also enables insurers to be fair and responsible in their dealings, thereby promoting stability and security for the entire insurance industry.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 24 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Insurance Medicine, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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