RED FLAGS RULE: Act Quickly If Your Practice Identifies a Red Flag

Article Overview

This article is a practical discussion for medical practices that have implemented a Red Flags program and need guidance on what to do when a potential identity-theft issue is detected. It addresses response planning, breach-related questions, patient identification concerns, and the patient-safety consequences of medical identity theft. The piece is intended for practice managers, billing staff, compliance personnel, and others responsible for identity verification and incident response in a healthcare setting.