An electronic transmission is anything sent electronically like a fax, or e-mail. HIPPA deals with confidentiality of patient records, and HIPPA addresses electronic transmissions because they don't want their rules to only apply to paper copies of medical records, they want them to apply to all forms of medical records and medical communication.
An example would be facsimile (fax) machines - computer networks - internet connections - etc. Since the question is specifically about HIPPA it can be assumed that the law is referring to the transmission of patient records.
The electronic transmission refers to the sending of information from one network-connected computer to another. Complying with HIPAA Transaction Standards means that covered entities must use the HIPAA defined standards when using electronic data interchange (EDI) for electronic transmission. Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the use of uniform electronic network protocols (formats) to transfer business information between organizations. Banking, financial, and retail businesses first began using electronic data interchange (EDI) to transmmit information in the mid-1960's, and it has been the transmission method of choice for businesses since the mid-1990's.
HIPAA
An electronic transmission is anything sent electronically like a fax, or e-mail. HIPPA deals with confidentiality of patient records, and HIPPA addresses electronic transmissions because they don't want their rules to only apply to paper copies of medical records, they want them to apply to all forms of medical records and medical communication.
Under HIPAA, claims must be submitted in the ANSI X12 format, specifically using the 837 transaction set for healthcare claims. This standardized electronic format ensures consistency and security in the transmission of healthcare information. Additionally, organizations must comply with HIPAA's privacy and security rules to protect patient data during electronic claim submissions.
The HIPAA is required on Medicare claims. The HIPAA is a persons privacy.
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HIPAA
No -- HIPAA does not address prescription forgery. Yes it doesn't adress, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. Title II of HIPAA, the Administrative Simplification (AS) provisions, requires the establishment of national standards for electronic health care transactions and national identifiers for providers, insurance plans, and employers. The AS provisions also address the security and privacy of health data. The standards are meant to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nation's health care system by encouraging the widespread use of electronic data interchange in the US health care system.
HIPAA does not specifically require the use of electronic signatures; however, it permits them under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act, as long as the electronic signature meets certain authentication and integrity standards. Organizations can choose to use electronic signatures for healthcare transactions, provided they comply with HIPAA's privacy and security regulations. Essentially, while electronic signatures can be utilized, the decision to use them is left to the discretion of the covered entities and business associates.
Protects electronic PHI(ePHI)
All medical records are treated the same under HIPAA, without regard to the form the record is kept in: Paper, Electronic, Mixed Media, X-Rays, etc. HIPAA applies to electronic medical records as much as it does to paper records. The patient still needs to sign a release for information to be transferred to other providers.