Groups of physicians complaint against the Regulation on health reform New

Groups of physicians complaint against the Regulation on health reform New -

As if the federal government has not have enough to worry the continuing constitutional reform of health insurance, they will now defend against another trial. This lawsuit was filed by the American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association and the Medical Society of the District of Columbia that would block the Federal Trade Commission to impose new regulations on physicians.

According to ModernHealthcare.com , these regulations require physicians to implement "red flags" rules that could help prevent, detect and reduce fraud and identity theft. Currently financial institutions, banks and mortgage lenders must comply with the "red flags" of regulations, but many argue that health care providers are not financial institutions.

The FTC believes that doctors and health care providers are creditors because they extend credit to patients. Based on the fact that they provide health care services without initial payment and then invoice the so-insurance companies to the postponement of debt.

Red Flag Regulations were rejected in the past but unless lawmakers pushing the regulations yet, health care providers must comply with the rules of June 1. Regulations require physicians to examine the risks for insurance fraud and then place a program to address the "red flags" to alert them. Doctors who do not comply with the law could face a $ 2,500 fine for each offense.

The new regulations might require more administrative support and additional burdens for doctors. The government may try to fight against Medicare fraud, but should be aware of the impact regulations have on physicians without providing any benefit to patients.

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