THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS: MEDICAL RESEARCH LAW & POLICY REVIEW - JULY 15, 2002
URAC Publishes E-Health Rule Guide
The American Accreditation HealthCare Commission, commonly known as URAC, announced June 25 the publication of a book that aims to help health care professionals comply with electronic transaction standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The HIPAA Handbook: What Your Organization Should Know about the Electronic Transaction Standards, provides an explanation of "significant challenges faced by most health care organizations as compliance plans are implemented," according to a statement by URAC President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Carneal.
The book can be ordered through URAC's Web site, http://www.urac.org, or by calling the organization at (202) 216-9010.
