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DOD Covered Entity

Date of Publication:

3/13/2019

Definition:

In the case of a health plan administered by DOD, the DOD covered entity is the DOD Component or subcomponent that functions as the administrator of the health plan. Not all health care providers affiliated with the Military Services are DOD covered entities. Examples of providers that are not DOD covered entities are providers associated with Military Entrance Processing Stations or DOD Medical Examination Review Board and Reserve components practicing outside the authority of military treatment facilities who do not engage in electronic transactions covered by this issuance.

Source of Definition:

Implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule in DOD Health Care Programs

Related Glossary Terms:

DoD Covered Entities | DOD Covered Entity | DOD Covered Entity

Last Updated: September 14, 2022
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