HIPAA Topic:
National Standard Employer Identifier
1.
Has the Internal Revenue Service agreed to the use of the EIN as the standard employer identifier for use in electronic health transactions?
2.
How would a provider, health plan, or health care clearinghouse obtain the EIN of an employer for use in electronic health care transactions?
3.
Why is a standard employer identifier needed for electronic health transactions?
4.
What standard is being proposed as the employer identifier for use in electronic health transactions?
5.
How does an employer obtain an EIN?
6.
Who is required by HIPAA to use the EIN in electronic health transactions?
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