I believe we need to take a step back and keep things a little more simple. HR3323 allowed the filing of extensions for compliance and also included requirements that Medicare would only allow electronic submission of claims for physician groups with 10 FTE's or more or other providers of medical services with 25 FTE's or more. As I recall that particular piece of the statute replaced a $1 charge per claim for paper filing of claims in the original proposed legislation. I'm not looking at the actual law that was eventually passed by the President but that is the context as I remember.
How about we try and do our best to offer just the reference to rules, statutes or Implementation Guides and allow each to reach the interpretation that will stand until the courts provide a solid guidance. The way some of the discussions are progressing I can only say I'd advise everyone to steer your children towards law school. The comments I observe on WEDI are always appreciated, however, I agree with what was previously issued about the list serve protocols. We shouldn't allow this list serve to become an airing space for opinions or promotions. Possibly Zon could re-send his message on the protocols for this list serve. Robert C. Pozniak NYS Department of Health HIPAA Practice Group One CSC Way (518) 257-4511 fax (518) 257-4510 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
