8 ways to defend your medical identity

Now that mobile medical technology is so popular, security is more important than ever. Government Health IT released a list of eight ways you can prevent medical identity theft.

With the rise of technology that allows you to access medical records on your mobile device, the concern on everyone's mind is how you can keep your information safe and secure.

Government Health IT came out with a list of eight ways you can prevent medical identity theft, focusing on senior citizens, who are often regarded as the most vulnerable.

The list covers everything from being more educated about medical identity theft to simplifying Medicare benefits, all so that you're better protected going forward.