BCBSTX Producer Agreement Amendment - HITECH Important Information
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act enacted in 2009 included an amendment to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) that apply to producers as associates of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Please be aware that provisions of the amendment are being added to your BCBSTX Agent Agreement. Please review the details and contact your BCBSTX representative if you have any questions.