Re: Definition of "An Entity"

[Natasha Farvan]

Entity Status under HIPAA:•(Organized Healthcare Arrangement (OHA)   �-Clinically integrated care setting in which individuals typically receive health care from more than one health care provider;   �-In which more than one covered entity participates;   �-Hold themselves out to the general public as participating in a joint arrangement Natasha Farvan Transactions & Code Sets Project Mgr. Oregon Health & Sciences University >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/05/02 02:44PM >>> We are evaluating the scope of the phrase "an entity" at �162.925.  Does this refer to the dictionary definition of an "entity"?  Does this phrase only include those "entities" listed in the regulation?  Todd L. Velnosky HIPAA Program Office Phone: 309.765.0471 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> NOTICE:  This message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communication Privacy Act,18 U.S.C. sections 2510-2521 and the HIPAA Privacy Regulations.  If you are not the intended recipient, any retention, dissemination, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited; please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it.  Thank you! ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request.