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The Red Flags Manual is your solution to complying with the FTC's requirement for development of a theft identity prevention program in healthcare entities.
Our templated manual and accompanying CD guide you through the development of a theft identity prevention program, the documentation of required policies and procedures, and the creation of forms for tracking compliance.
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Compliance Deadline for healthcare entities is
June 1, 2010!
On October 30, 2009, the FTC granted another delay of enforcement from November 1, 2009 to June 1, 2010. This will allow you more time to develop and implement a written identity theft prevention program. Read about this delay at:
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/redflags.shtm
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What is a Red Flags Program? Under the Red Flags regulations, creditors must develop a written program that identifies and detects warning signs ("red flags") of identity theft within their organizations. Some of these red flags may include unusual activity in a patient account, suspicious activity within a patient's medical record, documents provided for identification that appear to have been altered, etc.
Healthcare providers (for profit, non-profit, or governmental agencies) have obligations under the rule. Insider access to patient data is included in the Red Flag Rules Guidelines. Healthcare entities have a responsibility to monitor and oversee employee access to data.
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Who must comply? The FTC's
regulations to combat identity theft apply to the healthcare industry
which includes physician practices, hospitals, laboratories...and any
others who extend "credit" or defer payment for services to their
patients.
The regulations require the development of a written
program for preventing identity theft and for detecting and responding
to warning signs of identity theft.
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How our Red Flags Manual helps you comply.
Our Red Flags Manual was created by healthcare professionals and finance experts; and then reviewed by healthcare attorneys. The contents are written in simple language. Policies & procedures meet the requirements of the regulations and there are sufficient examples to help you identify potential red flags in your organization. A CD, included with the manual, permits customization of your policies and documents using standard word processing programs. To meet the training requirements, a PowerPoint presentation is included.
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