Red Flag Rules Start August 1

May 6, 2009

Updated on August 24, 2009

The FTC has delayed enforcement of "Red Flag" Rules until November 1, 2009

The three-month extension, coupled with this new guidance, should enable businesses to gain a better understanding of any obligations that they may have under the Rule.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has indicated that enforcement of the Red Flags Rule will be delayed until August 1, 2009. The rule–designed to prevent identity theft–requires that physicians (as well as many other businesses) implement procedures to verify identity and protect patient information.

Useful Resources

• View information from the FTC on the Red Flags rule.
• FTC's Compliance Template for Red Flag Rules.
• View an article developed by the FTC to help health care providers in complying with new requirements for fighting identity theft.
• View a webinar and access a downloadable Red Flags Policy developed by noted practice management consultants, available to AAN members at no charge courtesy of Solveras Payment Solutions, a member of the AAN Partners Program.

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