APS #5055

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HIPAA Hybrid Entity Designation

Brief Description

Identifies the University of Colorado as a hybrid entity and designates its covered healthcare components in accordance with federal law.

Reason for Policy

To comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), requirements regarding hybrid entities.

I. Introduction

II. Policy Statement

III. Definitions

IV. History

Exhibit A - University of Colorado Designated Health Care Components