Brian, if you are a healthcare provider, and you do not submit any standard transactions electronically, and you don't have a business associate who submits standard transactions electronically for you, you are not a covered entity. Read the privacy rule. 164.104 - Applicability. Diana DeWeese Illinois Dept of Human Services
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/12/02 09:59AM >>> Interesting choice of words Claudia... <snip> It's not a myth, however, that if a provider does not submit claims electronically, that provider need not comply with the Transaction Rule or Privacy Rule under HIPAA. By requiring electronic transmission to Medicare, the Act pushes all participating providers over the size limit to electronic submission, and thus, to compliance with the Privacy Rules and Transaction Rules. <snip> Though I am still understanding the Privacy $ Security section of Admin. Simp. subsection of HIPAA, I would have a tendency to not agree concerning your linking of electronic claims and Privacy compliance. My understanding is compiling with Privacy rules are mandated regardless of how you submit your claims. Would you care to clarify? BCY Brian C. Young Senior Software Engineer Accu-Med Services An OmniCare Company 300 TechneCenter Dr. Milford, OH 45150 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** 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.
