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.