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Identity Theft Law: What Health Care Providers Need to Know

Published on November 30, 2009 By webmaster

Original article by Steven Toporoff As many as nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The crime takes many forms. But when identity theft involves health care, the consequences can be particularly severe. Medical identity theft happens when a person seeks health care using someone else’s name or insurance information. A survey conducted [...]

The “Red Flags” Rule: Are You Complying with New Requirements for Fighting Identity Theft?

Published on November 27, 2009 By webmaster

Original article by Tiffany George and Pavneet Singh The expression “red flag” signals “Danger: Be alert to problems ahead.” For millions of consumers every year, identity theft is more than a threat — it’s their reality. The economic, psychological, and emotional harm to victims can be devastating. But businesses often bear the biggest part of [...]