Identity theft is a growing issue in the medical sector. It’s estimated that 200,000 people per year are victims of medical identity theft. And the Federal Trade Commission reports that these figures are increasing.

Health practitioners are under more pressure to protect confidential information. This includes training employees, restricting employee access to some information, keeping security technology & protocols up to date, and ensuring that the protocols are upheld both within the company and with partner companies.

From the patient perspective, here are some tips to keep your ID secure:

• check your medical record for accuracy
• check your bill statements to ensure all the services and charges belong to you
• contact your insurance company if you lose your ID

For more on identity theft, visit the FTC’s Identity Theft website.

Via WKBT ; Tags: medical id theft, identity theft, security, id security