It's a new Federal regulation going into affect...basically to safeguard access to medical records of patients. As I understood...it just went into effect; however, I believe there was a 2yr grace period to become compliant....if that is incorrect, I would appreciate a correction. Chris -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Costanzo, Ray Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 10:45 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: Off Topic: HIPAA - my brain hurts Would one person be kind enough to tell me what HIPAA is? I'm just all curious now. Thanks, Ray at work > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris Berry [mailto:compjma@xxxxxxxxxxx]=20 >=20 >=20 >=20 > >From: "Rod Falanga" <rjfalanga@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >Anyway, not that I claim to be any expert concerning HIPPA, but I do > >think that the programmer you're referring to, is likely to be > >correct. I do not believe that HIPPA would address the form in which >=20 > Not true. The privacy rule (which took effect Apr 14th)=20 > requires that=20 ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm