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HICOM® Introduction

HIPAA Compliance - It’s Time to Get the Job Done

Even though April 14, 2003, the initial deadline for compliance with the Privacy regulations, and October 16, 2003, the deadline for compliance with the Transaction/Code Set regulations, have come and gone, many organizations have either not completed their compliance efforts, or are uncertain about their compliance status. In addition, there are other relevant deadlines for your attention:

  • Transaction & Code Sets
 October 16, 2003
 
  • Transaction & Code Sets
    (if you applied for an extension by 10/2/2003)
     
 October 15, 2004
  • Privacy (for small health plans)
 April 14, 2004
 
  • Security (for large health plans)
 April 20, 2003
 
  • Security (for small health plans)
 April 20, 2006
 
You may be in full compliance, or well on the way to getting there, in any of these areas. Given the upcoming (and past) deadlines, your obligation to have a rapid and accurate way to assess your overall compliance becomes a priority.

We have developed a convenient way to focus your organization’s compliance efforts quickly, economically and efficiently. HICOM® (patent pending), is a joint development of Duane Morris LLP and IRM, Inc., a recognized leader in the information technology industry. HICOM® can help you assess your organization’s HIPAA compliance status and help move toward full compliance.

The final security regulations have been published recently with a compliance deadline of April 21, 2005 for all but small health plans, which have until 2006 to comply.