COVERED ENTITY
A covered entity is a health care provider, health plan, or health care clearinghouse regulated by HIPAA. The University of Michigan is a "hybrid" covered entity because some of its units are regulated by HIPAA.
A health care provider is a person or organization - such as a doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacy, dialysis center, DME provider, hospital, clinic, nursing home or ambulatory care facility - who provides clinical care, coordination, and treatment to individuals.
Update Approved by IRBMED Chairs and Director: October 14, 2011
Website Updated: October 17, 2011
Update Approved by IRBMED Chairs and Director: October 14, 2011
Website Updated: October 17, 2011
