RE: BAA termination on material breach

My understanding is a CE is only required to report a BA's breach or violation to the Secretary in the event the BA cannot cure the breach OR the Agreement cannot be terminated. Dee Warrington Director, HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance OAO HealthCare Solutions, Inc. 20955 Warner Center Lane

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS

the communications that are financial in nature such as the RA's and checks. What are the legal implications, if any, of sendingfinancial communications to the dependent versus the subscriber? Thank you, Dee Warrington Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments

RE: Accounting of Disclosures

Jill -- Correct. You do not have to account for workers compensation disclosures. Dee Warrington Director, HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance OAO HealthCare Solutions, Inc. 20955 Warner Center Lane Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 598-6606 Fax: (818) 598-3270 [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Accounting of Disclosures

Thanks for the clarification. I was only thinking of Workers Comp in terms of "payment", and yes, I agree, any disclosures outside of payment you would need an accounting. Dee Warrington Director, HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance OAO HealthCare Solutions, Inc. 20955 Warner C

CLAIMS ADJUSTMENT CODES

My question relates to the transaction and code sets rule -- but I am hoping one or more of you privacy gurus may be versed in TCS as well. I was advised there are standard claim adjustment codes and was wondering if these codes are the only adjustment codes that can be used after 10/16?

ERISA

to review data. Thank you, Dee Warrington Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibit

SELF INSURED HEALTH PLANS AND TPA'S

Question #1: What restrictions does HIPAA place on "self-insured" health plans regarding intercompany disclosure of health information? In a company that self-funds and self-administers their employee health plan, what protections do employees have in ensuring that their private health

RE: to sign or not to sign

Jim, According to CMS, a software vendor is a business associate of a covered entity as long as the vendorneeds access to the PHI of the covered entity in order to provide its service. Therefore, you are only required to enter into a BAA. Dee Warrington Director, HIPAA and Regulatory