General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 41
Records security: FTC: Physician Practices Could Be Considered 'Creditors'
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Article Overview
This article covers a Federal Trade Commission development that broadened attention to medical practices under the Red Flags Rules and postponed enforcement. It is aimed at physicians, practice administrators, and compliance staff who need to understand why some health care providers may fall within the rule, what type of written identity theft prevention program is being discussed, and why the issue matters for office compliance planning.
Why This Topic Matters
Physician practices may need to evaluate whether they are affected by the FTC's identity theft prevention expectations and whether they should prepare compliance processes before enforcement begins.
What You Will Learn
- How the FTC's Red Flags Rules relate to health care providers
- Why some physician practices may be viewed as creditors for compliance purposes
- What kinds of compliance planning the article says practices should consider
- Why the enforcement delay matters for medical offices
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Compliance officers
- Health care administrators
- Billing staff
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