Take steps to prevent medical identity theft. According to the Report on Patient Privacy, some 250,000 are victims of medical identity fraud each year — where people assume another person’s identity to receive medical care. As the economic downturn could cause the incidences to spike, RPP offers tips on how to safeguard your employees and covered dependents.
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