The enforcement of said rules is scheduled to take effect on March 31, 2013. The operating rules are intended to create efficiency and standardization in electronic healthcare transactions. They are mandated by the healthcare reform law.
OESS delayed enforcement after healthcare providers responded that they were not prepared for the new rules to go into effect.
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