Insurers Fret As New HIPAA Privacy Rule Begins

NU Online News Service, April 11, 3:38 p.m.EST?An insurers trade group said the industry is worriedthe federal rule, effective Monday, that sets privacy protectionsfor medical records, may block insurers' access to data needed forclaims processing.

The Alliance of American Insurers made the statement prior tothe start of rules developed by the Department of Health and HumanServices to implement HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act.

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