Just a thought - the NCVHS has been very effective in soliciting interdisciplinary comments and data on a whole host of HIPAA issues and works fairly quickly. All things considered, the NCVHS's process is very efficient. After public hearings on topics identified in the Federal Register, the NCVHS generates recommendations in writing to HHS within 60 days or so and HHS seems to place significant importance on the NCVHS's analysis. You can access some historic data through a link on the administrative simplification website. Earlier this month for example NCVHS issued its recommendations on consent, authorizations, minimum necessary issues and it is now rumored that HHS is about to issue further FAQs on these topics. Hope you find this helpful.
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