HL7 (www.hl7.org) is becoming a data standard for clinically based technology equipment you mentioned. You might look at some of the work they are doing from a business perspective. The communication standard that appears to growing in popularity is Bluetooth (www.bluetooth.org). Bluetooth may recommend or support types of encryption. Medical device manufactures are looking at these technologies as well.
Regards, David Frenkel Business Development GEFEG USA Global Leader in Ecommerce Tools www.gefeg.com 425-260-5030 -----Original Message----- From: Musser, Marilyn J [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 10:39 AM To: Privacy list serve Cc: David Musser Subject: HIPAA-AS privacy impact on medical equipment vendors Good afternoon, everyone -my question concerns the impact of H-AS privacy regs on the vendors of medical equipment, particular equipment for diagnosis (MRI, mammogram,) treatment (kidney dialysis, IV/infusion units) or equipment used in "telemedicine," e.g. home monitoring equipment for diabetics. If these entities submit their claims electronically, we can know what impact there will be on the formats, etc, they must use. However, from a privacy standpoint, are there other considerations that they will have - transmission of info? Encryption requirements? Protection of data generated by patient-specific machines? I would appreciate any thoughts on this and/or suggestions for research resources that I could explore. Thank you. Marilyn Musser Provider Relations Manager HIPAA-AS Policy and Communication Coordinator Wellmark, Inc. phone: 515.248.5588 fax: 515.245.4620 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=ivacy and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=privacy and enter your email address.
