Red Flags Rule Enforcement Delayed Again

The Federal Trade Commission will delay enforcement of the Red Flags rule until November 1st. The Red Flags rule requires the adoption of identity theft prevention programs and is applicable to most healthcare organizations.

Healthcare Resources for Red Flags

• The AMA's Practice Management Center has published a sample policy for Red Flags compliance and a good overview document on what physician practices should do to prepare for Red Flags compliance.
• The Federal Trade Commission has published a more in-depth description: "The 'Red Flags' Rule: What Health Care Providers Need to Know About Complying with New Requirements for Fighting Identity Theft".