tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2009 Issue 5
PATIENT RIGHTS:Head Off Identity TheftWith This Red Flag Rule Prep
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Article Overview
This article covers the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rules and how they may affect health care organizations, including home care providers, physician offices, hospitals, and billing operations. It explains why the rule matters, which types of organizations may be affected, and the general compliance planning topics involved, such as written prevention programs, leadership reporting, and periodic updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations in health care may be subject to identity theft prevention requirements that carry penalties for noncompliance. The article is relevant for compliance leaders, administrators, and billing personnel who need to assess whether their organization should prepare a Red Flags program and establish internal oversight.
What You Will Learn
- What the FTC Red Flags Rules are and why they matter to health care providers
- Which broad categories of organizations may be affected by the rule
- Why a written identity theft prevention program is discussed
- How reporting and periodic review fit into compliance planning
- What organizational areas may need to be considered in program design
Who Should Read This
- Health care providers
- Home care organizations
- Practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Billing managers
- Senior management
- Board members
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