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DEFINITIONS - STANDARD SETTING ORGANIZATION
SECTION 160.103
As Contained in the HHS Final HIPAA Privacy Rules

HHS Regulations
Definitions - Standard Setting Organization - § 160.103

Standard setting organization (SSO) means an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute that develops and maintains standards for information transactions or data elements, or any other standard that is necessary for, or will facilitate the implementation of, this part.

HHS Description
Definitions - Standard Setting Organization

None

HHS Response to Comments Received
Definitions - Standard Setting Organization

None