Articles
What is HITECH?
April 2010
If you have been hearing about the new HITECH requirements that went into effect February 17, 2010, for covered entities and business associates, but weren’t certain about all the specifics, here are some of the key points.
The “Red Flags” Rule Part II – Are you low-risk or high-risk?
September 2009
In the Volume 59, Number 2, Summer 2009, issue of this publication, my colleague Lora Jennings introduced you to the Red Flag Rules (RFR) in her article titled “Health Care Providers and Identity Theft – Ensuring Compliance with the ‘Red Flags’ Rule.” Since then, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has postponed its enforcement of the Rule until November 1, 2009.
Health Care Providers and Identity Theft – Ensuring Compliance with the “Red Flags” Rule
June 2009
Beginning August 1, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission will start enforcing the Red Flags Rule – a law that requires certain businesses and organizations, including healthcare providers, to develop and implement a written program to identify, detect, and respond to warning signs, or “red flags,” of identify theft. A “red flag” is a pattern, practice, or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity theft.”
