The Federal Trade Commission’s new fraud detection rule, the “red flag” identity theft rule, does apply to many healthcare providers, notwithstanding their compliance with the HIPAA privacy rule, as the FTC has explained in correspondence with the American Medical Association, which sought an exemption for its members. Under the FTC rule, certain “creditors” are required to implement prevention programs that look for patterns, practices, and activities that are “red flags” for possible identity theft. These programs are to include updates and measures to respond to red flags that are found so that the healthcare provider can ensure it is protecting against medical identity theft.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a distinguished group of government officials and compliance experts to help healthcare companies comply with the new rules. The panelists will share their expertise in a LIVE two-hour Webcast.
Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Conference
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 2.0
(Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect
to continuing education credit.)
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 093876
Naomi Lefkovitz
Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection
Bob Gellman
Privacy and Information Policy Consultant
Pam Dixon
Executive Director
Jennifer Karron
Partner
Naomi Lefkovitz, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission
- Requirements of the rule.
- Frequently asked questions that the FTC has been getting from the health care field.
Pam Dixon, Executive Director, World Privacy Forum
1. Why Red Flag is important for all stakeholders
2. Red Flag implementation pitfalls to avoid (Including common patient authentication mistakes).
3. Key tips for Red Flag training (including training regarding handling patients who providers strongly suspect are using another's identity).
4. Red Flag and Health Information Exchange (HIE)
Bob Gellman, Privacy and Information Policy Consultant,
1. Medical identity theft is a real problem, and the red flag rules will help to control it. Everyone is a victim, patient, provider, insurer alike.
2. Implementing red flags for health care providers does not require much beyond what a competent office would do anyway.
3. Training can be done easily and in conjunction with HIPAA training.
Jennifer Karron, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
** Speaker Agenda to be added soon.. **
Healthcare:
- Administrators
- Risk Officers
- General Counsel
- Healthcare Attorneys
This is a must attend event to anyone interested in having full understanding about Red Flag Rule for Healthcare.
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A