CAQH CORE and NACHA Education Session - May 29, 2014 - Alignment of Financial Services and Healthcare

CAQH CORE and NACHA Joint Education Session Alignment of Financial Services and Healthcare: Benefits of Streamlining the Healthcare Payment Process May 29, 2014  2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET REGISTER There is no fee to attend You have heard from health plans, clearinghouses and vendors. Now hear from a Financial Institution about how it is supporting the healthcare industry's adoption of the EFT Standard and the EFT & ERA Operating Rules. Our guest speaker from Fifth Third Bank will provide valuable insights into how providers and health plans can work with banks to execute the EFT & ERA Operating Rules.NACHA will provide industry implementation considerations, best practices, available resources and answers to the industry's most commonly asked questions to help gain maximum benefits from implementation of the EFT Standard and the NACHA Operating Rules, which align with the CAQH CORE EFT & ERA Operating Rules. Featured Panelists: Terrie Fausz from Fifth Third Bank Priscilla Holland from NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association Bob Bowman from CAQH CORE Gain insights from Fifth Third Bank on: How the regulations affect the processes and operations of a bank Outreach efforts by Fifth Third Bank to help health plans and providers implement the Rules Examples of how Fifth Third Bank is educating its providers about the Rules Best practices and lessons learned from Fifth Third Bank's implementation Learn from NACHA about: Update on the status of industry utilization of the EFT Standard Status of EFT transaction volumes and industry adoption Key observations about implementation of the EFT Standard Tips for industry implementers on operationalizing the NACHA Operating Rules Who Should Attend: All stakeholders that should currently be in compliance with the EFT & ERA Operating Rules and those that want to ensure they are fully benefiting from the EFT & ERA Operating Rules. Note: A working knowledge of Federally Mandated CAQH CORE EFT & ERA Operating Rules is assumed. Register Now to Reserve Your Spot for This Free Education Session About Fifth Third Bank For over 150 years, Fifth Third has been providing quality financial products and services to its customers. Fifth Third has $126 billion in assets and operates 18 affiliates with 1,326 full-service Banking Centers and 2,374 ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. Based on its rich history of performance and customer service, the Bank has received numerous accolades for the way it operates across its four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, and Investment Advisors. About NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association NACHA is mandated by Federal regulation as healthcare's EFT standard organization and its ACH CCD+ as a Federally required healthcare EFT standard. NACHA manages the development, administration, and governance of the ACH Network, the backbone for the electronic movement of money and data. As a not-for-profit association, NACHA represents more than 10,000 financial institutions via 17 regional payments associations and direct membership. To learn more, visithttps://healthcare.nacha.org/. About CAQH CORE CAQH CORE is a national multi-stakeholder initiative that streamlines electronic healthcare administrative data exchange and improves health plan-provider interoperability through an integrated model of operating rule development, adoption and maintenance. CAQH CORE has been designated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an author for ACA-mandated operating rules. To learn more about CAQH CORE, visit www.caqh.org.

Reminder: Request for Industry Input on Draft HIPAA Credential Forms - Deadline is Tuesday, 06/03/14

Reminder: Your Input Needed on  Draft HIPAA Credential Forms-  Feedback Deadline is Tuesday, June 3rd   Background On May 6, 2014, CAQH CORE announced a month-long public feedback period for both CORE and non-CORE Participants on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms. These forms were developed in response to the January 2, 2014 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), "Administrative Simplification: Certification of Compliance for Health Plans." The deadline to submit feedback is 5 pm ET on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Please note that input should be limited to the clarity of the submission instructions, content of the draft forms, layout, and automation of the forms within the context and boundaries of the NPRM. Out of scope input, such as feedback on the NPRM provisions, including the proposed structure of the HIPAA Credential Program, will not be considered. Purpose The goal is to help the industry prepare for the proposed HIPAA Credential Program, which will help inform HHS development of the Final Rule. Please Note: This industry feedback process assumes that further revision to the forms will be required after the Final Rule is published.  Instructions for Requested Input Written input must be submitted via the feedback template provided by CAQH CORE. Input will be reviewed by the CAQH CORE Certification/Testing Subgroup, and a revised set of forms will be published after that review is complete. Final forms will not be produced until after the Final Rule is published. For more detail on the process to collect industry input and revise the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms, as well as potential scenarios for your organization to consider as it provides feedback, see the discussion slides (HERE).  See also additional background on the NPRM and links to the Feedback Template and Draft HIPAA Credential Forms below. Feedback Template  Feedback Template Draft HIPAA Credential Forms  Draft HIPAA Credential - Attestation of HIPAA Compliance Form Draft HIPAA Credential - Application Form Draft HIPAA Credential - Attestation of Trading Partner Testing Form Due Date Please coordinate within your organization to submit only one response. Written feedback to the draft forms must be returned via the feedback template to CAQH CORE at core@caqh.org by Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 5pm ET.

CAQH Office Has Relocated - Contact Information Has Changed

CAQH Has Relocated and  Contact Information Has Changed. Please update your records.    The office move is complete and the CAQH address, phone and fax numbers have changed. New physical address: 1900 K Street, NW Suite 650 Washington, DC 20006 Main Phone: 202.517.0400 Main Fax: 202.517.0397    The CAQH website, email addresses, PO Box addresses, and Help Desk phone numbers did not change. Please update your CAQH contact records. NOTE: These changes relate to CAQH and staff supporting all CAQH initiatives, including the CAQH Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE), the Universal Provider Datasource (UPD), COB Smart, the CAQH EFT and ERA enrollment tool, and the U.S. Healthcare Efficiency Index.

CAQH CORE Education Session with Emdeon - May 21, 2014 - EFT & ERA Operating Rules Implementation

CAQH CORE Webinar on EFT & ERA Operating Rules Implementation Special Implementation Session with Emdeon May 21, 2014 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET REGISTER There is no fee to attend.  Is your organization maximizing the benefits of ACA-mandated EFT & ERA Operating Rules? Join CORE participant and Phase III CORE-certified entity, Emdeon, to learn how they successfully implemented the ACA mandated EFT & ERA Operating Rules and received Phase III CORE Certification for their Remittance and Payment Management product.    You will hear valuable insights from Emdeon about topics such as: Planning and preparation for implementation Implementation challenges and resolution Working with trading partners Achieving Phase III CORE Certification Best practices and lessons learned Benefits of CORE Certification CAQH CORE will also share implementation tips collected from various industry organizations. You will have ample time to participate in Q&A with Emdeon and CAQH CORE representatives. Who Should Attend Providers are encouraged to participate to understand how challenges they face are being addressed and find out how they can benefit from operationalizing the EFT & ERA Operating Rules. Health plans, clearinghouses and vendors that should currently be in compliance with the EFT & ERA Operating Rules and those that want to ensure they are fully benefiting from the Operating Rules should also attend. Note: A working knowledge of Federally Mandated EFT & ERA Operating Rules is assumed.  Register Now to Reserve Your Spot for This Free Education Session About Emdeon Emdeon is a leading provider of revenue and payment cycle management and clinical information exchange solutions, connecting payers, providers and patients in the U.S. healthcare system. Emdeon's offerings integrate and automate key business and administrative functions of its payer and provider customers throughout the patient encounter.  Through the use of Emdeon's comprehensive suite of solutions, which are designed to easily integrate with existing technology infrastructures, customers are able to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase cash flow and more efficiently manage the complex revenue and payment cycle and clinical information exchange processes. About CAQH CORE CAQH CORE is a national multi-stakeholder initiative that streamlines electronic healthcare administrative data exchange and improves health plan-provider interoperability through an integrated model of operating rule development, adoption and maintenance. CAQH CORE has been designated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an author for ACA-mandated operating rules. To learn more about CAQH CORE, visit www.caqh.org.

Reminder: CAQH CORE and CMS OESS Education Session Tomorrow - May 15, 2014 - HPID and Industry Input on Draft HIPAA Credential Forms

REMINDER CAQH CORE  and CMS OESS Webinar  Special Education Session on Health Plan Identifiers (HPID) and Industry Input on Draft HIPAA Credential Forms May 15, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET REGISTER There is no fee to attend.     Key Considerations Regarding Health Plan Identifier (HPID) Controlling Health Plans (CHP) must obtain an HPID by November 5, 2014 (except for small plans who have more time). An HPID is a standard unique identifier that will be required for all HIPAA covered transactions as a way of identifying a Health Plan. CMS OESS will discuss the importance of HPID's, as well as their incorporation in the HHS Health Plan Certification process. Gathering Industry Input on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms CAQH CORE is seeking written input from the industry (both CORE and non-CORE participants) on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms developed in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), "Administrative Simplification: Certification of Compliance for Health Plans," published on January 2, 2014. The feedback period is one month, from May 6, 2014 to June 3, 2014, 5 pm ET. If you are interested in learning more about the process to collect industry input and revise the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms, as well as potential scenarios for your organization to consider as it provides feedback, before the session, you can access the discussion slides HERE. Presentations will include: CMS OESS discussion about aspects of the Health Plan Identifier (HPID), including processes to receive an HPID, educational tools and expected uses. How you can provide your written input to CAQH CORE regarding the draft HIPAA Credential Forms and why industry input is so important. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. Who Should Attend All CORE and non-CORE Participants who would like to participate in discussing the HPID and in offering feedback on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms are encouraged to attend.  Register Now About CMS OESS CMS' Office of E-Health Standards and Services is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) component that enforces compliance with HIPAA transaction and code set standards. About CAQH CORE CAQH CORE is a national multi-stakeholder initiative that streamlines electronic healthcare administrative data exchange and improves health plan-provider interoperability through an integrated model of operating rule development, adoption and maintenance. CAQH CORE has been designated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an author for ACA-mandated operating rules. To learn more about CAQH CORE, visit www.caqh.org.

CAQH CORE Upcoming Education Sessions - Mark Your Calendar

CAQH CORE Education Sessions Upcoming Webinars! Mark Your Calendar Register now for our upcoming webinars which cover a wide range of important topics including: discussing Health Plan Identifiers (HPID), providing feedback on the draft HIPAA Credential Forms, hearing about Emdeon's EFT & ERA Operating Rules implementation and CORE Certification experience, learning how guest speakers from various HIPAA covered entities are currently gaining the benefits of implementing the EFT Standard and EFT & ERA Operating Rules, and receiving information about CORE Certification. CAQH CORE and CMS OESS Joint Education Session Thursday, May 15, 2014 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET CAQH CORE EFT & ERA Implementation Session with Special Guest, Emdeon  Wednesday, May 21, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET CAQH CORE and NACHA Joint Education Session Featuring: Fifth Third Bank and other industry implementers Thursday, May 29, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET   CAQH CORE and Edifecs Joint Education Session Featuring: athenahealth  Tuesday, June 10, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET ___________________________________________________________________   CAQH CORE and CMS OESS Joint Education Session Thursday, May 15, 2014 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Register for this event HERE for free  Join us for a joint call with CMS OESS for a discussion about aspects of the Health Plan Identifier (HPID), including the process to receive an HPID, educational tools and expected uses. Also learn how you can provide your written input on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms developed in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on January 2, 2014. CAQH CORE feedback period on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms is from May 6, 2014 to June 3, 2014, 5 pm ET. _____________________________________________________________ CAQH CORE EFT & ERA Implementation Session with Special Guest, Emdeon  Wednesday, May 21, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET Register for this event HERE for free Participate in a special session with leading industry implementer, CORE participant, and Phase III CORE-certified entity, Emdeon, to learn how it successfully implemented the EFT & ERA Operating Rules and received Phase III CORE Certification. Hear details from Emdeon about their implementation process including planning, challenges and resolution, as well as the benefits of CAQH CORE Operating Rules implementation and CORE Certification. _____________________________________________________________ CAQH CORE and NACHA Joint Education Session Featuring: Fifth Third Bank and other industry implementers Thursday, May 29, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET Register for this event HERE for free Join guest speakers from industry implementing organizations and NACHA for an advanced session on the benefits of the EFT Standard and EFT & ERA implementation. This education session is focused on implementation considerations, the EFT Standard and Operating Rule requirements, and other essential information your organization needs to ensure you receive the benefits of compliance with the CAQH CORE EFT & ERA Operating Rules. _____________________________________________________________ CAQH CORE and Edifecs Joint Education Session Featuring: athenahealth Tuesday, June 10, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET Register for this event HERE for free Learn how you can demonstrate conformance with and benefit from the ACA- mandated Operating Rules by achieving CORE Certification with CORE authorized testing vendor, Edifecs. Hear from CAQH CORE participating entity and Phase III CORE-certified vendor, athenahealth, about challenges and tips to successfully seek Voluntary CORE Certification and Operating Rule implementation in general.

CAQH Offices are Relocating on May 19, 2014 - Contact Information Changes

CAQH Contact Information is Changing on May 19, 2014. Please Update Your Records. CAQH has grown substantially over recent years with the launch of several new initiatives. To accommodate this growth, CAQH is moving into new office space. Effective May 19, 2014, the CAQH address, phone and fax numbers are changing. New physical address: 1900 K Street, NW Suite 650 Washington, DC 20006 Main Phone: 202.517.0400 Main Fax: 202.517.0397    The CAQH website, email addresses, and Help Desk phone numbers will not change. Please update your CAQH contact records. CAQH will maintain regular business hours during this transition and no disruption in service is anticipated. NOTE: These changes relate to CAQH and staff supporting all CAQH initiatives, including the CAQH Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE), the Universal Provider Datasource (UPD), COB Smart, the CAQH EFT and ERA enrollment tool, and the U.S. Healthcare Efficiency Index.

CAQH CORE and CMS OESS Education Session - May 15, 2014 - HPID and Industry Input on Draft HIPAA Credential Forms

CAQH CORE  and CMS OESS Webinar  Special Education Session on Health Plan Identifiers (HPID) and Industry Input on Draft HIPAA Credential Forms May 15, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET REGISTER There is no fee to attend.     Key Considerations Regarding Health Plan Identifier (HPID) Controlling Health Plans (CHP) must obtain an HPID by November 5, 2014 (except for small plans who have more time). An HPID is a standard unique identifier that will be required for all HIPAA covered transactions as a way of identifying a Health Plan. CMS OESS will discuss the importance of HPID's, as well as their incorporation in the HHS Health Plan Certification process. Gathering Industry Input on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms CAQH CORE is seeking written input from the industry (both CORE and non-CORE participants) on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms developed in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), "Administrative Simplification: Certification of Compliance for Health Plans," published on January 2, 2014. The feedback period is one month, from May 6, 2014 to June 3, 2014, 5 pm ET. If you are interested in learning more about the process to collect industry input and revise the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms, as well as potential scenarios for your organization to consider as it provides feedback, before the session, you can access the discussion slides HERE. Presentations will include: CMS OESS discussion about aspects of the Health Plan Identifier (HPID), including processes to receive an HPID, educational tools and expected uses. How you can provide your written input to CAQH CORE regarding the draft HIPAA Credential Forms and why industry input is so important. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. Who Should Attend All CORE and non-CORE Participants who would like to participate in discussing the HPID and in offering feedback on the Draft HIPAA Credential Forms are encouraged to attend.  Register Now About CMS OESS CMS' Office of E-Health Standards and Services is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) component that enforces compliance with HIPAA transaction and code set standards. About CAQH CORE CAQH CORE is a national multi-stakeholder initiative that streamlines electronic healthcare administrative data exchange and improves health plan-provider interoperability through an integrated model of operating rule development, adoption and maintenance. CAQH CORE has been designated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an author for ACA-mandated operating rules. To learn more about CAQH CORE, visit www.caqh.org.