ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 10
RED FLAGS RULE :CMS Gives More Time to Comply With Red Flags Rule
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Article Overview
This article explains the delayed enforcement timeline for the Red Flags Rule and why it mattered for healthcare practices that bill patients after services are completed. It discusses the federal agencies involved, the compliance concerns raised for medical practices, and the general need to prepare identity-theft prevention programs before the new effective date.
Why This Topic Matters
Medical practices needed to know whether the rule applied to them, how the compliance deadline changed, and what the extra time meant for internal policy development and staff preparation.
What You Will Learn
- How the compliance deadline for the Red Flags Rule changed
- Why certain healthcare practices were affected by the rule
- What categories of preparation the rule was prompting practices to complete
- Which federal agencies and officials were involved in the announcement
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice administrators
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Billing managers
- Risk management personnel
- Healthcare attorneys
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