Re: preamble

Thank you Noel and William!! Christine CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If

WEDI-SNIP, Policy and Procedure Sub-workgroup Conference Call on Min. Necessary

Wednesday afternoon, February 26th 2:30 CST, the WEDI-SNIP Policy and Procedure sub-workgroup will be conducting a conference call to discuss the Privacy Rule's Minimum Necessary standard. The dial in number for the call is 1-800-495-0245, PIN# 1315334. Attached is a document that I will be usi

Looking for the original preamble to the privacy rule

Does anyone know where I can find the original preamble to the Privacy Rule? Used to have it, but of course, cannot locate it when looking for it. I've searched online until my eyes have started crossing. Would someone please, take pity on this tired one and tell me where to go to find it? W

RE: Are dieticians Business Associates?

Vikas, If the "dietary purpose" is treatment (including evaluations and assessments for food-intake, medication contraindications, etc.) the dietician would NOT be defined under HIPAA as a "business associate". However, if the "dietary purpose" is related to say, a quality improvement activity (d

tolling

Has OCR addressed (in FAQs or elsewhere) whether the filing of a complaint pursuant to a CE's internal procedure tolls the 180-day federal limitations period? The Rule doesn't address this, though I suppose an internal complaint might provide "good cause" for a waiver. Thanks, Robin --- The

RE: Accounting of Disclosures

Molly - we would agree with all of these and add - Research being done with a waiver of authorization - Batch disclosure to the state for a public health database Julie Fulcher HIPAA Project Manager Presbyterian Healthcare Services Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125- (505) 923-6397 [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Are dieticians Business Associates?

Vikas, The Dietician would be performing Treatment duties, and thus be a Covered Entity if he does any electronic transactions that have HIPAA standards.   The opinions expressed here are my own and not necessarily the opinion of LCMH.   Douglas M. WebbComputer System EngineerLittle Company o

NPP Distribution at remote sites

Hi everyone!    Quick question that I would appreciate your expertise on please.  We have physicians who travel to remote locations to offer specialty care in another provider’s office.  We utilize the other CE’s space and staff.  I am 99.% sure this does not require a BAC as they ar

Are dieticians Business Associates?

A question about Dieticians. If a contract dietician reviews a patient's medical charts for dietary purposes, is he/she considered a BA? Or would this be considered part of treatment. Thanks, Vikas --- The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this

RE: Accounting of Disclosures

I'll agree with those. Sonia I. Flores, RHIA Oficial de Privacidad y Seguridad Privacy & Security Officer Administración de Servicios Médicos (787) 777-2714 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Noel, Linda A. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:37 AM To

RE: Accounting of Disclosures

These are all reportable. Linda Noel Corporate Privacy Officer Corporate Compliance Orlando Regional Healthcare 321-843-8693 -Original Message- From: Shek, Molly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 9:25 AM To: WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List Subject: RE: Accounti

RE: Accounting of Disclosures

Disclosures for TPO do not have to be included in the Accounting of Disclosures. Please review the following list and let me know if you intent to include these in your Accounting Of Disclosures and the reason for the exception. Thanks. Suspected abuse reporting Underage pregnancy reporting Commu