Yes, but the cost for Drummond testing provides more value
than the cost for spec delivery.  At least the AS2 spec itself is open.

On 12/13/07, Rudolph, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> It is similar to the Drummond AS2 certification model. Does that ring a
> bell?
>
> Mike Rudolph
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] <EDI-L%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> [email protected] <EDI-L%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of
> Michael Mattias/LS
> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:29 PM
> To: [email protected] <EDI-L%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [EDI-L] EDI documentation / spec software
>
> > As for Michael's assertion concerning Washington Publishing's actions,
>
> > you are incorrect. ... While the first publication of >the IG's
> > appeared to be free of charge, they were in fact paid for by a third
> party.
>
> I was not aware that some third party was paying for the initial set of
> documents; I stand corrected.
>
> However, I still stand mystified.
>
> I guess I'll have to take it up with my congressman: How can the
> government mandate a set of specifications be used and arrange to have
> those specifications available only by purchase from a single exclusive
> third party?
>
> I sure don't have anyone writing into law that some 400,000 healthcare
> providers MUST use something available ONLY from me.
>
> I must be missing something. At least I sure hope I am missing
> something.
>
> Michael C. Mattias
> Tal Systems Inc.
> Racine WI
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