I believe, if you have now a real-time interface, then you are reqired to provide the same kind of service (real-time) through HIPAA TCS. But, since there is no standard yet on routing EDI files, this might not be possible. What is real-time and EDI? I've heard 20 sec response time. So, you are getting an EDI file, dumped into some kind of inbox, or pulled from a VAN inbox. To qualify for "real-time" you would have to poll the inbox every 10 seconds, process the request and then what ???? Deposit the result file in your outbox with the VAN, put it in your ftp server's outbox for pick-up or push it into the receiver's inbox? None of the traditional EDI routing mechanisms is designed for real-time. Now there might be some solutions. Technically sophisticated, expensive and proprietary that allow you "real-time" EDI transfer, but I think the Legislator cannot force you to go that route. I would say, try your best and let the dust settle. Maybe we will see in the near future some nice, open interfaces that the industry can standardize on. Martin Scholl [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> www.HIPAASuite.com <http://www.HIPAASuite.com> 301-924-5537 Voice 301-570-0139 Fax
-----Original Message----- From: Fleming, Cindy R [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 4:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Batch vs real time Could someone please assist me with the following question: For the 270/271 and the 276/277 transactions, are payers required to be able to process these transactions in batch or is real time sufficient? Thank you, Cindy Fleming ********************************************************************** 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. ====================================================== The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is specifically prohibited. ********************************************************************** 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. ====================================================== The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is specifically prohibited.
