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Other Red Flags Resources

In compiling information on the Red Flags rule, we found some helpful sites to share. The following list of links is neither comprehensive nor an indication of endorsement by the AAFP but may be helpful to you in planning your Red Flags rule program.
Federal Trade Commission -- "The 'Red Flags' Rule: What Health Care Providers Need to Know About Complying with New Requirements for Fighting Identity Theft"
World Privacy Forum -- "Red Flag and Address Discrepancy Requirements: Suggestions for Health Care Providers"
(30-page PDF file; About PDFs)
MidState Medical Center -- An example of a medical center program.
American Hospital Association -- An example of an identity theft prevention program that uses a table of risks with suggested prevention/mitigation and resolution procedures.
(6-page Word file; About Downloading)
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