SPARCS will continue to support both the 4050(R) and 5010(R) until December 31, 2012. (Please keep in mind that covered entities, such as health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers, are required to conform to HIPAA 5010 standards for 5010 (I**) by January 1, 2012.) For more information, please go to our website: http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/sparcs/sysdoc/eodc.htm