On May 1, 2009 healthcare providers will be required to comply with Red Flag Rules established by the Federal Trade
Commission requiring that an Identity Theft Detection, Prevention and Mititgation Program be established. 

Information to assist you in assuring compliance has been crafted by the APTA and can be accessed using your member ID number at http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Fraud_and_Abuse&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&ContentID=57432

You are encouraged to assure that your practice is in compliance with this regulation. The APTA not only has provided valuable explanatory information regarding the Red Flag Rules and identity theft protecection but also links offering sample policy and procedure documents.

If you need additional information, please contact me at AngelaBrooks.PT@....