FTC delays enforcement of Red Flags Rule again

On May 28, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that, for the fifth time, it will again delay enforcement date of the Red Flags Rule—this time through December 31, 2010. The AANEM along with many other physician organization oppose the FTC’s view that any physician who does not require payment at the time patients receive medical services is bound to comply with the Red Flags Rule, which requires creditors to develop and implement written identify theft programs. Interim guidance is available at: http://www.ftc.gov/redflagsrule