Why are you so opposed to this? Keeping the old system indefinetely does not preclude a parallel, HIPAA compliant feature. Why do you insist on replacing a working, mature system with unproven technology. As long as routing and transport mechanisms for EDI are not standardized through HIPAA, it will be even dangerous and irresponsible to to "replace" and shut down a working technology that plays an important part in the delivery of healthcare. Implicitly demanding the shut-down of a perfectly fine, working system because of HIPAA seems terribly dogmatic. I just saw the online system of Blue Cross of Alabama. It's a marvel and works impressively for eligibility, claims, status, authorizations and so on. The system is matured and through code tied into the systems of all major providers. People dread the thought of turning it off just to please the letter of the law. BC of AL should seriously consider to keep the system running until electronic exchange according HIPAA is proven, (for several years in all practicality). I think trading partner agreements that extend TPO status across to the consumers of these legacy services will satisfy the intent of the law if not the letter.
Martin Scholl <mailto:mscholl@;martinscholl.com> <http://www.martinscholl.com> 301-924-5537 Voice 301-570-0139 Fax 301-613-9572 Cell -----Original Message----- From: Del Texley [mailto:dtexley@;lipa.net] Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 1:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: State Online system Our state has an online system to look at eligibility and claims/encouter data. It's just a mainframe/telnet session via dialup, leased line or internet. At a meeting yesterday we were given information about some minor changes to the system and of course it was asked what would be replacing it for HIPAA compliance. Imagine our surprise when the state informed us the system would continue in it's current form indefinately. When quizzed about HIPAA issues we were told the Dept. of Justice had determined that the system was "not DDE" because "no claims data was input via the system" and was not performing HIPAA transactions because "no files were being transferred" and was therefore exempt from HIPAA. The stand of the contractors in the meeting was that regardless of whether the system was or wasn't DDE (which it is), the system was transmitting PHI in an electronic format and therefore was required to adhere to privacy requirements, such as encryption of the data. I'm gathering information to send to the contact person as part of a request to revisit the classification of this system. Anybody have some suggestions on documentation sources or comments on the situation? Thanks Del Texley LIPA Information Systems (541) 484 6430 ********************************************************************** 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.
