White Papers
Vol. 2, Map
3 TESTING! TESTING! DO YOU READ ME?
This paper on testing seeks to clarify the different types and levels of
testing required for HIPAA implementation, broadcast the magnitude of this
endeavor, and provide guidance in survival tactics for State Medicaid agencies
and their data trading partners.
Vol. 2, Map
2 OUTREACH TO DATA TRADING PARTNERS: "YOU'RE OKAY; I'M OKAY"
- PDF 1,002KB
The paper discusses outreach to data trading partners; states best practices
and other recommendations.
Vol. 2, Map
1 ARE YOU A COVERED ENTITY?… - PDF 358KB
The paper covers the following subjects: How to tell if you and your data
trading partners are Covered Entities; How to draw the boundary for your
program, identifying the Covered Entities, covered standard transactions, and
covered business cases within your domain and those that are beyond the pale;
and Approaches for resolving the tough issues and answering the complex
questions that require interpretation.
Vol. 1, Map
5 GETTING ORGANIZED FOR HIPAA - PDF 821KB
States Provide Trail Markers and the Best Approach Up the South Face. The first
component of the good practices package is the leadership role of state
government. The Single State Agency for Medicaid is defined differently by each
state. A few are stand-alone organizations but most are part of a larger health
care human services, or combined agency. HIPAA crosses over the boundaries of
State agencies. Therefore, the higher the level of authority for implementing
HIPAA, the greater the opportunity for coordination and cooperation across all
affected agencies, departments, division, et al.
Vol. 1, Map
4 DATA CONTENT AND CODE SETS: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS -
PDF 1,025KB
The essence of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Transactions and Code
Sets Final Rule is that we will all benefit from the implementation of common
standards for data transmission and the adoption of national standards for the
health care information that we communicate. This paper summarizes key points
about data content requirements, the problem of local codes, what you need to
do to be compliant, the change processes, and the ultimate benefits.
Vol. 1, Map
3 THE ROLE OF TRANSLATORS - 127KB
The role of the translator The role of the translator in meeting the electronic
data interchange (EDI) requirements of HIPAA. It examines why it may be needed,
what it can do, what the installation alternatives are and some criteria for
product or vendor selection.
Vol. 1, Map
2 PREVIEW OF THE MEDICAID HIPAA COMPLIANT CONCEPT MODEL
(MHCCM) - PDF 137KB
How CMS's MHCCM can help your state stay on the road to success. The MHCCM
demonstrates how HIPAA impacts the Medicaid Enterprise and provides practical
tools to help you determine the best course of action based on your
circumstance.
Vol. 1, Map
1 HOW HIPAA IS RESHAPING THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS: - PDF 319KB
The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing the Administrative Simplification
Standards
SNIP White Papers: http://snip.wedi.org/public/articles/index.cfm?Cat=15
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