CMS Issues New and Updated HIPAA and HITECH Act FAQs: EHR Incentive Payment Start Dates
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) periodically issues new and updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). HIPAA.com will periodically...
Direct Data Entry-No Change in the 5010 Final Rule
Apr 3, 2009
In the August 17, 2000 Final Rule for Standards for Electronic Transactions, direct data entry was defined as “direct entry...
One Week from Today: 5010/D.0 Final Rule Effective Date
Mar 10, 2009
They’re coming: the Ides of March (the 14th); NCAA Basketball Tournament Announcement (the 15th); St. Patrick’s Day (the 17th); and...
Is Your Covered Entity Preparing for 5010/D.0 Testing? Part 2: Level 2 Testing
Mar 3, 2009
On March 17, 2009, the Final Rules for Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) become effective....