Jackie, There is more information at the American Bankers Association web site: http://www.aba.com/NR/rdonlyres/0000654dbrdrafofylqtfela/HIPAA.pdf
It seems pretty clear in this document that the banks are probably not at all happy about HIPAA. It also seems that they are at least accepting the fact that banks that receive PHI from a covered entity will need a BAA with that entity. Dated last fall, it also suggests that banks apply for the ASCA extension (just in case) ... The 835 IG does point out that banks are an accepted path for remittance data to flow (dollars and data together). What is not clear in the IG is the impact this will have on DFIs from a HIPAA Privacy perspective. Brett Hacker, CIO Remettra, Inc. 866-226-9641 -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Cameron (3) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 9:46 AM To: WEDI SNIP Transactions Workgroup List Subject: Required Format for the 835 Does anyone know if a payee can require that a covered entity send them an 835 via the ACH network? I understand that the ACH transaction would go through a DFI, and that there is ongoing discussion about the role of the DFI in handling the 835. I also understand that there are a number of acceptable flows of data (per the implementation guide) for the 835. For example, it is acceptable to separate the data and dollars for the 835, moving the dollars via a paper check and the data through an 835. If this format is considered compliant, can a covered entity choose this option and not pursue the alternative format where the dollars are moved through the ACH network, even if a payee requests it? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Jackie Cameron Product Coordinator basys inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- 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/. These listservs should not be used for commercial marketing purposes or discussion of specific vendor products and services. They also are not intended to be used as a forum for personal disagreements or unprofessional communication at any time. You are currently subscribed to wedi-transactions as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from this list, go to the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org or send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you need to unsubscribe but your current email address is not the same as the address subscribed to the list, please use the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org --- 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/. These listservs should not be used for commercial marketing purposes or discussion of specific vendor products and services. They also are not intended to be used as a forum for personal disagreements or unprofessional communication at any time. You are currently subscribed to wedi-transactions as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from this list, go to the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org or send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you need to unsubscribe but your current email address is not the same as the address subscribed to the list, please use the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org
