decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 6 (June)
‘Red flag rules’ delayed until August 1
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Article Overview
This article explains a federal enforcement delay affecting the Red Flags Rule and summarizes why the change matters for physician practices and other organizations that may offer consumer credit. It is aimed at compliance staff, practice administrators, and healthcare business owners who need a general understanding of identity-theft prevention requirements and related guidance resources.
Why This Topic Matters
Healthcare organizations and medical practices may be affected by identity-theft compliance obligations when they allow patients to pay over time or otherwise extend credit. The article helps readers understand that the enforcement timeline changed and points to outside resources that may assist with compliance preparation.
What You Will Learn
- Why the FTC delayed enforcement of the Red Flags Rule
- Which types of healthcare-related businesses may be affected
- What broad compliance program considerations are implicated
- Where to find official and third-party guidance resources
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Practice administrators
- Medical office managers
- Healthcare business owners
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