External Link - Source: The New York Times
Much has been written about the problem of identity theft, but
today?s Patient Money column focuses on a new version of the problem: medical identity theft. The crime comes in many forms. Sometimes, an individual?s name and
social security number is used for another patient to receive expensive
care, and the bills may show up on your credit report. Stolen insurance
information may allow someone to receive care on your policy. More
common is the case when medical information is stolen by hospital or
lab facility insiders, who sell the information to be used for
fraudulent claims.