RE: Definition of "An Entity"

[Basu, [EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Natasha, So what is the definition of a "Covered Entity"?  Please feel free to call. Thanks,   Asis Basu HIPAA EDI Compliance Analyst Department Of Developmental Services State Of California 1600 9th Street Room #206 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-654-2062 (Voice) 916-654-3352 (Fax) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE. This e-mail and attachments, if any, may contain confidential information which is privileged and protected from disclosure by Federal and State confidentiality laws, rules or regulations. This e-mail and attachments, if any, are intended for the designated addressee only . If you are not the designated addressee, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this e-mail and its attachments, if any, may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail and attachments in error, please contact DDS-State Of California immediately at (916) 654-2062 and delete the e-mail and its attachments from your computer. Thank you for your attention. -----Original Message----- From: Natasha Farvan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 3:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Definition of "An Entity" 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. ********************************************************************** 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.