Theresa,
The authors of the regs used the term ‘reasonable’ very liberally. It is unreasonable for a CE to try to do due diligence with potentially thousands of BA’s. It is also a burden for the BA’s to have to spend time reacting to due diligence from thousands of potential CE’s. The costs of due diligence would be catastrophic without adding any real value to the quality of healthcare.
Regards,
David Frenkel
Business Development
GEFEG USA
Global Leader in Ecommerce Tools
www.gefeg.com
425-260-5030
I wasn't arguing either way, just presenting some of the quotes I had. If anyone would like a full copy of the article, please e-mail me off list. It seems, David, that you support BA certification. The cost and the fact that certification is only good for two years are among the factors BAs will have to consider in deciding whether to undergo certification. Market demands as well will influence whether this certification becomes common. I also asked whether a security certification program might be in the offing, and the answer was perhaps, but given the status of the rule, it's a bit hard to predict.
Theresa Defino
Editor
Practical Guidance on HIPAA and E-Health
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