As healthcare continues to evolve, our goal is to remain forward-thinking in order to help our customers prepare for upcoming regulatory and compliance changes. Earlier this year Emdeon launched HIPAA Simplified, a one-stop online resource to provide the information that covered entities need for HIPAA readiness.
As we approach the hard deadlines for this transition, we will be providing periodic updates about important industry news and notifications when additional content is posted to HIPAA Simplified.
Industry Update: Errata Adoption
In the healthcare community, one of the major discussions this summer has revolved around the Errata for some of the HIPAA 5010 Implementation Guides (TR3s). In simple terms, the Errata are modifications to some of the TR3s.
X12N released the Errata for publication in early August, and they are now in the clearance process with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Even though the Errata have not yet been adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), many Covered Entities are still preparing to update their gap analyses accordingly. It is important to note that under these guidelines, not only must the sender adopt the Errata, but the receiver as well if they are to perform a successful exchange of information.
To help our clients with HIPAA readiness, Emdeon is publishing updated gap analyses for the transaction code sets to reflect the Errata once they are mandated by CMS. Similar to the existing library of documentation within HIPAA Simplified, Emdeon’s online resource for HIPAA readiness, these updated gap analyses will be available for visitors to download for free.
To find out more about HIPAA Simplified and see how Emdeon is simplifying the business of healthcare contact us today at 877.EMDEON.6 (877.363.3666) or visit us online.
HIPAA 5010 Update
