Minutes from the Testing SWG Meeting held Thursday, March 28, 2002. First, Sue Ryder reviewed the events of the previous call to ensure that we were all updated with where our issues stood at the end of the previous meeting.
Web Site Link to Files - We established that the link has been created on the SNIP web page to the free test files created by the Testing SWG on the Claredi web site. To follow the link, go to SNIP.WEDI.ORG. Then click on the OTHER HIPAA RESOURCES tab. From there, click on the TRANSACTION CODE SETS AND STANDARDS tab. From there, click on the WEDI SNIP EDI TEST FILES tab to be directly connected to the SNIP data files on the Claredi site. Technical and Business Scenarios Update - There was little to report as far as progress on the technical scenarios. John and Sue are trying to coordinate completing them but not much progress has been made in the last few weeks. Both will send their files to Kepa once the data is completely gathered. Submission of New Test Data - A discussion was held amongst the group as to how to proceed on gathering test data on the other transactions. Sue and John have to review the sample spreadsheet that Cynthia Korman sent. It was suggested that we begin to solicit test data from industry entities. In order to do this, the group agreed that we would need to know several pieces of information including what scenarios were tested with the asssociated data and who the submitter of the information was in case we needed to go back to them with questions. It was agreed to by the group that a web form would be developed to be completed by the submitter that would be kept confidential. The person responsible for validating the data received would only contact the submitter if there were issues with the data. Once the data was approved and posted to the website, the submitter's identify would not be available to the person who was downloading it. John and Sue will take this forward to the co-chairs for approval. White Papers - John Lilleston will follow up with Mark McLaughlin to inquire as to if we have received approval from the Steering Group to update the appendix to the white paper without going through the entire approval process. Process Reminder - John reminded the entire group, per the last co-chair meeting, that it is very important that we all follow the processes and procedures put in place by the SNIP group. We reviewed the white paper and issues database processes and pointed out the benefits of following the processes. Issues Database - The Testing SWG still has two issues to update on the internet. Sue will forward the replies previously agreed upon by the group to John and he will put them on the internet. Press Release - It was suggested at the SNIP Forum in Baltimore that we issue a press release announcing the test files we have built and where they are housed. John will take this forward to the co-chairs. Miscellaneous - Cynthia Korman would like to speak to any vendors who work directly with providers. If you are a clearinghouse, billing service, health care information systems vendor, etc. please email Cynthia at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Agenda for Next Meeting Co-Chair Meeting Update Technical/Business Scenarios Testing Webcast Review Purpose of Testing SWG - Moving Forward The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11th at 11 a.m. eastern time. The call in number is 703-736-7290 pass code 1315339. Thanks!! John _______________________________________________ John Lilleston Technical Supervisor Verizon Information Technologies, Inc. Healthcare Solutions 813-979-3225 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.VerizonIT.com/ _______________________________________________ ********************************************************************** 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.
