In addition, scams and fraud targeting people of any age can be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by calling 877-FTC-HELP (87) or visiting. Older adults who are targeted by scams and fraud can call the Department of Justice’s National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (83). Sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry.Never click on an email link or attachment, unless you fully trust the sender.Never pay someone you do not know well via gift card or wire transfer.Never give out your Social Security number, banking information, or Medicare number to anyone who contacts you through unsolicited calls, texts, or emails.Find the organization’s contact information on your own (don’t use caller ID), and call or email them directly to discuss the situation. If you are ever suspicious about a call, hang up immediately.These general tips can also help everyone protect themselves: Social Security numbers cannot be suspended.The government will never ask for payment by gift card or wire transfer.The government will never call out of the blue and ask for a Social Security number.Here are some important reminders to share: We hope you will help us get the word out about government imposter scams. Harassment, including repeat calls from the same number.Callers asking for personal information such as someone's Social Security number, banking information, or Medicare number - or demanding payment, threatening jail time, or fines.Callers claiming to be from “Eldercare,” “Eldercare Locator,” “Social Security,” or “Medicare.”.In recent days, Eldercare Locator has noted a significant increase in people reporting they have been targeted by scam phone calls. New clinics are required to fill out Access Request Forms to gain access to Samaritan’s EpicCare Link.ACL Updates Fraud Alert: Scam Calls Targeting Older Adults Recent increase in reports of government imposter scam calls, including some claiming to be from Eldercare Locator.ĪCL’s Eldercare Locator and Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL) are trusted resources that help connect older adults and people with disabilities with resources in their community. Safe, secure, HIPAA compliant access to EpicCare Link from any computer with a high-speed internet connection via a variety of browsers.ĮpicCare Link for Samaritan includes patient medical records for Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, as well as all ambulatory clinics, urgent care/walk-in clinics and provider offices associated with Samaritan Health Services.Place referrals to Samaritan providers.

Send and receive secure messages to and from Samaritan providers.Order outpatient labs, pathology tests and radiology exams for patients electronically, for any patient having the procedures done at any Samaritan facility.Have the ability to receive event notifications when an encounter occurs with patients you share with Samaritan.Have real-time access to your patients’ chart at Samaritan, improving the quality of care for the patient.With EpicCare Link, affiliate providers and medical care partners can: Signing up for EpicCare Link access will allow community providers and office staff to access their patients’ medical records for services and care provided by Samaritan.

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