Ruth / All
The DSMO FAQ section was not established to take the place of / alleviate the HHS FAQ. Remember, the DSMO process is only to maintain the selected EDI standards and recommend new ones for adoption. We decided to have an FAQ because we thought people might have questions about the DSMO process but we also knew there would be questions about all sorts of things. The way this FAQ works is...if a question is asked of X12 it goes to X12, same for NCPDP, HL7 and on down the line. If a "policy" question is asked on DSMO, it goes to HHS and, presumably would end up with the rest of the policy questions they are getting. I don't think you should expect a quicker answer from HHS on DSMO FAQ's... I do like the idea that was offered about taking this issue up with NCVHS. They are holding hearings on HIPAA implementation progress and I'm sure this could be a topic for discussion. We can get the issue to them for consideration at the next HIPAA implementation hearings if this group wants to do that. Just let me, or someone else who works with them (Kepa would be a good person) know. Maria Ward DSMO Vice Chair PricewaterhouseCoopers Healthcare Practice 312.298.2586 ---------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request.
