decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 3 (March)
Medical identity theft up almost 22%
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Article Overview
This article covers survey findings on the increase in medical identity theft, the burden it places on patients, and patient concerns about privacy and record security. It is a short news item intended for health care administrators, compliance teams, and billing/coding professionals who want a broad view of a patient-data security issue affecting operations and trust.
Why This Topic Matters
Medical identity theft can create significant patient hardship, extra administrative work, and reputational risk for health care organizations. Understanding the scope of the problem helps providers and revenue cycle teams recognize why patient privacy and record security remain important.
What You Will Learn
- The reported trend in medical identity theft over the referenced survey period.
- The general financial and administrative burden associated with resolving medical fraud.
- Why patient privacy and record security matter to patients and providers.
- How the survey frames patient willingness to change providers after a records incident.
Who Should Read This
- Health care administrators
- Compliance and privacy staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Medical office managers
- Billing and coding teams
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