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Medical Identity Theft

January 17, 2009 in Maine Business, Uncertain Times | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Maine has more than its fair share of problems right now, economically. With all of the business closings, and more and more people out of work each month, it can be real tough to get by.

I wonder if there is any way in which we could really prevent this type of identity theft from happening here. What steps could be taken? Maybe photographs on medical cards? Or a photograph in the computer at each necessary office?

Pennie over at the Empty Nest blog had an post that is of interest to all of us on her blog on January 8th. It refers to medical identity theft, and tells us the basic events regarding her 6 year old granddaughter. You can read the blog here: http://empty-nest.contentquake.com/2009/01/08/medical-identity-theft/#comment-5544.
 
I thought that this was important enough to pass along to everyone. I couldn’t afford to pay off medical debts placed upon me in this way, and I don’t think that anyone else could either.
 
Shannon

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This is where I will be recording my ideas for a better way of life in our already wonderful state. I will also be linking to worthy news items, and possibly other writings concerning our area of the world. The ideas presented will be helpful, especially considering the state of our economy. Prices are rising too quickly for a lot of people to keep up with. The prices are so high, that people have to choose between much needed medications, food and their basic utilities. It is not right. While Maine has wonderful attributes, there is certainly room for improvement in many areas. This blog will discuss possible improvements that can be made over time. Remember, these are just ideas. It is okay to disagree respectfully. These ideas may never come to anything, but ideas have to start somewhere.