# 45 CFR § 160.102: Applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.102

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 160.102
- **Heading:** Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER C—ADMINISTRATIVE DATA STANDARDS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS > PART 160—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the standards, requirements, and implementation specifications adopted under this subchapter apply to the following entities:
(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 covered by this subchapter.
(b) Where provided, the standards, requirements, and implementation specifications adopted under this subchapter apply to a business associate.
(c) To the extent required under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7c(a)(5), nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to diminish the authority of any Inspector General, including such authority as provided in the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.).
[65 FR 82798, Dec. 28, 2000, as amended at 67 FR 53266, Aug. 14, 2002; 78 FR 5687, Jan. 25, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 160.101 § 160.101 Statutory basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.101.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.102 § 160.102 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.102.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.103 § 160.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.103.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.104 § 160.104 Modifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.104.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.105 § 160.105 Compliance dates for implementation of new or modified standards and implementation specifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.105.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.201 § 160.201 Statutory basis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.201.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.202 § 160.202 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.202.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.203 § 160.203 General rule and exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.203.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.204 § 160.204 Process for requesting exception determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.204.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.205 § 160.205 Duration of effectiveness of exception determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.205.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.300 § 160.300 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.300.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.304 § 160.304 Principles for achieving compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.304.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.306 § 160.306 Complaints to the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.306.md)
- [45 CFR § 160.308 § 160.308 Compliance reviews.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-160.308.md)

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