Study: Medical identity theft is costly for victims (CNET)

New report finds that it can cost tens of thousands of dollars if someone uses your identity or insurance coverage to pay for medical treatment.

Medical Identity Theft On The Rise (Medical News Today)

NPR/WBUR: Medical identity theft - in which thieves use stolen social security numbers, names and insurance information to seek treatment under an assumed identity -is on the rise. "Over the past 12 months, [CoxHealth Hospital in Missouri] has seen nine instances of identity theft - four in the past 45 days, says Betty Breshears, vice president of corporate integrity at the hospital." Such ...