Applicability

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the standards, requirements, and implementation specifications adopted under this part apply to the following entities: (1) A health plan. (2) A health care clearinghouse. (3) A health care provider who transmits any health information in electronic form in connection with a transaction covered by this subchapter. (b) Where provided, the standards, requirements, and implementation specifications adopted under this part apply to a business associate. [68 FR 8375, Feb. 20, 2003, as amended at 78 FR 5692, Jan. 25, 2013]