Protect Your Professional Identity
A Guide for Healthcare Providers
Why This Matters
Your credentials are a key part of your professional identity. If they’re misused, it can lead to fraudulent claims, loss of benefits for patients, and damage to your professional reputation.
Be Aware of the Risks
- Data Breaches: Is your clinic’s computer security vulnerable to attack?
- Ownership Changes: What happens to your credentials and treatment records if the clinic is sold?
- Employment Changes: Are your credentials protected when you leave a clinic?
- Fraudulent Claims: Are you reviewing invoices and electronic claims regularly? If your identity is compromised, fraudulent claims can be submitted under your name, sometimes involving collusion between clinics and plan members.
If your identity is compromised, fraudulent claims can be submitted under your name, sometimes involving collusion between clinics and plan members.