Is there a “business associate” relationship between MHN and providers?
No. MHN is not a business associate of providers, as MHN does not perform plan functions on their behalf. Providers are not business associates of MHN’s, unless they are delegated to provide plan functions on MHN’s behalf. [top] Transactions & Code Sets (T&CS) When will MHN be in full compliance with HIPAA’s Electronic Data Interchange (“EDI”), code set and identifier standards? MHN, through its parent company, Health Net, Inc., has been in compliance with the HIPAA Administrative Simplification provisions since the extension deadline of October 16, 2003.
