We also have made the same interpretation. However, we are unclear about how this applies to electronic exchanges that are part of standard transactions and code sets. How do you know when a standard transaction is being conducted by the self insured health plan or the employer sponsor of that health plan? I am asking because the self-insured health plan is a covered entity, but not its employer. (This differentiation is actually referenced in FAQs from DHHS.)
>>> Mary Michal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/19/02 08:00PM >>> The health plans of self-insured employers are indeed Covered Entities and subject to Electronic Transactions and Privacy Rules. We have analyzed the Rules and developed compliance materials. Mary Michal -----Original Message----- From: McCall, Allen To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: 3/19/02 10:53 AM Subject: Employers impacted Has anyone determined if/how self-insured employers are impacted by HIPAA. I am hearing that the health plan portion of the company must comply with Rule 1. Has anyone figured this out? Allen McCall Sierra Systems 10900 NE 8th Street, Suite 400 Bellevue, WA 98004-1455 Telephone: (425) 586-5438 Mobile: (425) 894-0790 Fax: (425) 586-5439 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sierrasystems.com <http://www.sierrasystems.com> ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=business and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=business and enter your email address. ************************************************************************* This message, together with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is confidential and prohibited from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination or copying of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete this message along with any attachments, from your computer. Thank you. ************************************************************************* ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=business and enter your email address.
