HIPAA
Implementation
Consulting
& HIPAA Compliance
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DATES
FOR PLAN SUBMISSIONS |
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October
16, 2003
Deadline for covered entities to submit
plan for attaining compliance with HIPAA regulations by October 16,
2003. Plan must include details about budgeting and reasons for non-compliance
as of October 16, 2003. |
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April
14, 2003 Covered entities must
be in compliance with privacy regulations including designation of
a privacy officer, staff training completed and policies and procedures
in place. Covered entities must begin testing of electronic transactions
and code sets. |
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October
16, 2003
Covered entities must
be in compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding electronic transactions
and
code sets. |
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April
14, 2004 Covered entities must
have Business Associate Agreements in place with all business associates
with whom protected health information is shared. |