Rx2000HIPAA Digest, Volume 23 #1 From: info@rx2000.org Subject: Re: Rx2000 Knowledge Center webcasts #2 From: Sslazarus@aol.com Subject: Re: HIPAA and military hospitals #3 From: jamoroso@fcg.com Subject: RE: HIPAA and military hospitals #4 From: atalukdar@metrohealth.org Subject: Re: vendor compliance letter #5 From: ackerman@rx2000.org Subject: Rx2000 eLearning #6 From: Thomas.Sadauskas@tma.osd.mil Subject: RE: HIPAA and military hospitals #7 From: RFischer@foleylaw.com Subject: A Cautionary Note #8 From: paulsmith@dwt.com Subject: RE: HIPAA and military hospitals ********** Message #1 ********** From: info@rx2000.org To: rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: Re: Rx2000 Knowledge Center webcasts Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 10:43:12 -0500 Joel, This doesn't necessarily need to go on the list postings, but may if you like. I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks. The videos were well done and much appreciated. A class act! Thanks, Errick E. Woosley, MPA Senior Consultant 3X HCSG 135 Merchant St. Ste. 330 Cincinnati, OH 45246 (513) 587-3100 (513) 587-3111 FAX ********** Message #2 ********** From: Sslazarus@aol.com To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: Re: HIPAA and military hospitals Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 17:02:42 EDT I have not read anything to exclude MTFs. Since retired military and dependents can be treated in these facilities, as well as active duty, I expect that they are covered entities. Steve Lazarus Boundary Information Group ********** Message #3 ********** From: jamoroso@fcg.com To: "'Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org'" Subject: RE: HIPAA and military hospitals Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 15:32:32 -0700 I suspect that there is a lot going on behind the scenes re: this subject. It was widely understood that some considerable part of the more recent delays was the realization that the MTFs may be included and that caused commensurate dismay, Joe a -----Original Message----- From: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org [mailto:Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 12:15 PM To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: HIPAA and military hospitals Can anyone tell me whether or not military hospitals will be required to comply with HIPAA regulations? I have heard both yeah's and nay's. I have also read some of the proposed regs and found nothing that seemed to explicitly exclude military hospitals. Thanks for your help with this! Lane Hatcher Systems Engineer, Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX rhatcher@flash.net ********* Message #4 ********** From: atalukdar@metrohealth.org To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: Re: vendor compliance letter Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 07:38:42 -0400 Susan: We are in the process of developing one and incorporating into our = standards and specifications addendum that goes out with all Requests for = Public Bid. Once it is in final draft, if administration oks it, I will publish it. Regards, Ashoke. ________________________________________________________________ Ashoke S. Talukdar Senior Systems Programmer The MetroHealth System Information Services - Q5 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44109-1998 Phone: (216) 778-4750 Fax: (216) 778-3232 Pager: (216) 670-5872 E-mail: atalukdar@metrohealth.org=20 Home Page: www.metrohealth.org=20 >>> 05/30/2000 02:39:49 PM >>> Has anyone composed a preliminary HIPAA compliance letter for vendors yet? If so, would you be willing to share it? Susan M. DelTurco :-) Security Specialist Heritage Valley Health Systems sdelturco@hvhs.org=20 ********** Message #5 ********** From: ackerman@rx2000.org To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org,rx2000ehealth@rx2000.org Subject: Rx2000 eLearning Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:08:57 -0500 Errick (and all), Thank you for all the positive response we've had to the webcasts. We are excited about the opportunity to play a role in bringing quality, free or affordable education to the healthcare community via eLearning and our Knowledge Center. Stay tuned for announcements of additional materials. Joel Ackerman, Executive Director Rx2000 Institute ackerman@rx2000.org At 10:43 AM 5/31/00 -0500, you wrote: Joel, This doesn't necessarily need to go on the list postings, but may if you like. I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks. The videos were well done and much appreciated. A class act! Thanks, Errick E. Woosley, MPA Senior Consultant 3X HCSG 135 Merchant St. Ste. 330 Cincinnati, OH 45246 (513) 587-3100 (513) 587-3111 FAX ********** Message #6 ********** From: Thomas.Sadauskas@tma.osd.mil To: "'Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org'" Subject: RE: HIPAA and military hospitals Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:36:56 -0400 Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) are definitely included in the definition of covered entities under HIPAA. Efforts are underway to try and set aside funds for making the necessary system changes to comply with HIPAA. I've been involved in supporting DoD Health Affairs efforts to develop an assessment of HIPAA impact and implementation strategies for compliance. IMHO, probably the biggest challenge will come from meeting the security requirements of HIPAA because of the large number of facilities worldwide, each one being slightly different from the other. Tom Sadauskas, FHFMA, CHE, CPA Information Management Directorate Support Logicon, A Northrop Grumman Company Voice - 703-575-0119 (NEW) Fax - 703-575-0215 (NEW) thomas.sadauskas@tma.osd.mil -----Original Message----- From: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org [mailto:Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 12:15 PM To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: HIPAA and military hospitals Can anyone tell me whether or not military hospitals will be required to comply with HIPAA regulations? I have heard both yeah's and nay's. I have also read some of the proposed regs and found nothing that seemed to explicitly exclude military hospitals. Thanks for your help with this! Lane Hatcher Systems Engineer, Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX rhatcher@flash.net ********** Message #7 ********** From: RFischer@foleylaw.com To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: A Cautionary Note Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:44:15 -0500 With regard to vendor representation and warranties regarding compliance, I'd like to caution people that no IT system cannot ensure a customer's compliance with HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements -- at the most, the system can provide certain enumerated technical capabilities that can assist the client in achieving HIPAA compliance through the customer's own compliance program. Richard X. Fischer Foley & Lardner 330 N. Wabash Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Phone: 312/755-2577 Fax: 312/755-1925 Email: Rfischer@foleylaw.com ********** Message #8 ********** From: paulsmith@dwt.com To: "'Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org'" Subject: RE: HIPAA and military hospitals Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 13:26:39 -0700 I agree the proposed regs appear wide enough to include military hospitals. Note that the Title 10 program for active military personnel is expressly included within the definition of a "plan". (Proposed 45 CFR 160.103). Paul Smith Davis Wright Tremaine LLP -----Original Message----- From: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org [mailto:Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 3:33 PM To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: RE: HIPAA and military hospitals I suspect that there is a lot going on behind the scenes re: this subject. It was widely understood that some considerable part of the more recent delays was the realization that the MTFs may be included and that caused commensurate dismay, Joe a -----Original Message----- From: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org [mailto:Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 12:15 PM To: Rx2000HIPAA@rx2000.org Subject: HIPAA and military hospitals Can anyone tell me whether or not military hospitals will be required to comply with HIPAA regulations? I have heard both yeah's and nay's. I have also read some of the proposed regs and found nothing that seemed to explicitly exclude military hospitals. Thanks for your help with this! Lane Hatcher Systems Engineer, Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX rhatcher@flash.net