General requirements for adoption of standards
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(a) ApplicabilityAny standard adopted under this part shall apply, in whole or in part, to the following persons:
(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 referred to in section 1320d–2(a)(1) of this title.
(b) Reduction of costs
Any standard adopted under this part shall be consistent with the objective of reducing the administrative costs of providing and paying for health care.