The Federal “Red Flags” Rule May 28, 2009
Posted by admin in : HNE/Industry News and Information , 1 comment so farFor informational purposes only:
The federal “Red Flags” Rule (the “Rule”) requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs – or “red flags” – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations. The Rule applies, in part, to creditors and requires creditors to develop identity theft prevention programs. The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is one of the regulatory agencies charged with enforcing the Rule.
Under the Rule, “a creditor is any entity that regularly extends, renews, or continues credit; any entity that regularly arranges for the extension, renewal, or continuation of credit; or any assignee of an original creditor who is involved in the decision to extend, renew, or continue credit.” The FTC has held that hospitals and health care providers are creditors under this definition.
The Rule has been in effect since January 1, 2008. However, on April 30, 2009, the FTC announced that it will delay enforcement of the Rule until August 1, 2009. The FTC wants to allow creditors and other financial institutions sufficient time to develop and implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program (http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/04/redflagsrule.shtm).
For more information and a how-to guide, please visit the FTC’s website at http://www2.ftc.gov/redflagsrule.
Vaccine Management Business Improvement Plan May 28, 2009
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From the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Division of Epidemiology and Immunization:
• Order when you have a 6-week supply
• Check vaccine immediately upon arrival
• Never reject a vaccine delivery or discard vaccine shipment
Any Questions?
Contact the MDPH Vaccine Management Unit at 617-983-6828
For more information go to:
http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/cdc/immunization/vmbip_basic_guidelines.pdf
$0 Preventive Copay Notice May 4, 2009
Posted by admin in : Notice of Policy Changes , add a commentPlease click on the below link to find the April 2008 notice regarding $0 copay for preventive visits.