HIPAA: A Case Study
The security is regulated by the HHS, under the Administration Simplification Subsection of HIPPA.
The four components include:
1. Transactions and Code Sets
2. Uniform identifiers
3. Security
4. Privacy
This governs the transfer of EHR’s. Knowing the person sending and receiving the EHR have met regulated requirements, ensures the safety of such documents.
The next important factor is the universal code sets.
These are a standard language used between all covered entities, to complete an EDI transaction.
Such code sets include ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
Another form of security is the National Provider Entry. Assigned to nurses, Dr.’s and healthcare providers. This NPI is the key to the system to identify the sender.
An essential
The four components include:
1. Transactions and Code Sets
2. Uniform identifiers
3. Security
4. Privacy
This governs the transfer of EHR’s. Knowing the person sending and receiving the EHR have met regulated requirements, ensures the safety of such documents.
The next important factor is the universal code sets.
These are a standard language used between all covered entities, to complete an EDI transaction.
Such code sets include ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
Another form of security is the National Provider Entry. Assigned to nurses, Dr.’s and healthcare providers. This NPI is the key to the system to identify the sender.
An essential