Small Providers May Not Have to Deal With Red Flags Rule

The Red Flags Rule, which will start being enforced in 2 weeks, requires healthcare entities considered to be "creditors" to implement an identity theft prevention program. However there is a possibility small healthcare providers may not have to deal with the new rule. Congressmen filed a bill on October 8th that would exempt a healthcare practice with 20 or fewer employees from the FTC's Red Flags Rule requirement.

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http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/240693/topic/WS_HLM2_COM/Small-Providers-May-Not-Have-to-Deal-With-Red-Flags-Rule.html