HIPAA Electronic Transactions Under the ACA | Practical Law

HIPAA Electronic Transactions Under the ACA | Practical Law

A Practice Note addressing requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that govern electronic transactions engaged in by health plans. These requirements, which expanded existing electronic transactions rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), were intended to streamline transactions between health plans and health providers and eliminate multiple formats used in transactions.

HIPAA Electronic Transactions Under the ACA

Practical Law Practice Note 9-517-3369 (Approx. 18 pages)

HIPAA Electronic Transactions Under the ACA

by Practical Law Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
A Practice Note addressing requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that govern electronic transactions engaged in by health plans. These requirements, which expanded existing electronic transactions rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), were intended to streamline transactions between health plans and health providers and eliminate multiple formats used in transactions.