Chair: Christol Green
Other Co-Chairs attending: Peter Gunter Chris Johnson
Scribe: Robin Isgett
Antitrust Statement
Professional Associations, such as HL7, which bring together competing entities are subject to strict
scrutiny under applicable antitrust laws. HL7 recognizes that the antitrust laws were enacted to promote
fairness in competition and, as such, supports laws against monopoly and restraints of trade and their
enforcement. Each individual participating in HL7 meetings and conferences, regardless of venue, is
responsible for knowing the contents of and adhering to the HL7 Antitrust Policy as stated in §05.01 of
the Governance and Operations Manual (GOM).
NOTE: This attendance applies if you are present at the related meeting/call, regardless if you have signed a different attendance for your WG.
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Minutes Approved as Presented
Antitrust Statement
Professional Associations, such as HL7, which bring together competing entities are subject to strict
scrutiny under applicable antitrust laws. HL7 recognizes that the antitrust laws were enacted to promote
fairness in competition and, as such, supports laws against monopoly and restraints of trade and their
enforcement. Each individual participating in HL7 meetings and conferences, regardless of venue, is
responsible for knowing the contents of and adhering to the HL7 Antitrust Policy as stated in §05.01 of
the Governance and Operations Manual (GOM).
Agenda Topics
Agenda Outline | Agenda Item | Meeting Minutes from Discussion | Decision Link(if not child) |
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Management | HL7 ANSI Anti-Trust Policy Da Vinci work is carried under the umbrella of HL7 and adheres to the ANSI Anti-Trust policy. We should avoid sharing any information on this call that could be interpreted as anti-competitive. If there are topics that you don’t normally speak about in other public settings, such as conferences or trade shows, then it’s probably best to save those topics for another time as this is a public call. If you have any questions you can refer to the GOM section 05.01 or consult you companies legal division. | Christol read Anti-trust Statement. | |
| Management | Minutes Approval - Dec 6, 2022 | Approved by consensus. | |
| Management | New Proposals and PSS for review - PIE comments or interest | No new proposals or PSSs. Added "No interest" comment to PSS 2137 which was previously reviewed. | |
| Reminders | 2023 Calendar of events HL7 FHIR Connectathon, Jan. 14-15, 2023, Hilton Hotel Lake, Las Vegas Resort and Spa, Henderson, Nevada HL7 Working Group Meeting, Jan. 16-20, 2023, Hilton Hotel Lake, Las Vegas Resort and Spa, Henderson, Nevada Review Agenda NCVHS Sub-Committee hearing, Washington DC - testimony will be presented 1/18/2023 X12 8020 proposed rules 1/19/2023 CAQH CORE proposed rules Comments due: NCVHSmail@cdc.gov by December 15, 2022 X12 January 22 – Feb 1st – Westminster CO VIVE - March 26 - 29, 2023, Nashville TN https://www.viveevent.com/ 40th National HIPAA Summit - Virtual March 7-10, 2023 www.HIPAASummit.com HIMSS23, April 17-21, 2023, Chicago IL https://www.himss.org/global-conference NCPDP 2023 Annual Technology & Business Conference, May 8 - 10, 2023, Scottsdale, Arizona, https://ncpdp.org/ac/call-for-proposals-info.aspx OTHER: CDex meeting Weds Dec 14, 2022; 2:00 PM ET. January Connectathon kick-off will be presented. Review the RI. CARIN Digital ID Card The Connectathon Kick-Off Call for this track will occur on Friday Dec 16th, 2022 1-2 pm ET The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Standards Group (NSG) recently released a proposed rule that, if finalized, would modify the current National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) retail pharmacy standards for electronic transactions and expand the applicability of the Medicaid pharmacy subrogation transaction to all health plans. Comments due: January 9th, 2023 | Reviewed reminders and the WG meeting Agenda. May add slots for Gravity, Dental, LOINC etc. CDex will be discussed in the Da Vinci updates Tuesday Q2. Leave placeholders for proposed rule and roadmap to normative. The NCVHS testimony may be held in a room with those participating. | |
| Hot off the presses | CMS: Interoperability and Prior Authorization for MA Organizations, Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care and State Agencies, FFE QHP Issuers, MIPS eligible Clinicians, Eligible Hospitals and CAHs (CMS-0057) 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule that aims to further advance the Administration’s efforts to build on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) efforts to provide and expand access to quality health care options for millions of consumers. | Linked new as of 12/13/22. | |
| Management | Re: HL7 FHIR Standards for Electronic Attachments to NCVHS | Christol read the letter and WG had discussion about long term actions (spring 2022) and final (Dec 2023). | 12-6-2022 HL7 FHIR Standards for Electronic Attachments Letter_Final.pdf |
| Open Floor | Stanley discussion around LOINC HIPAA tab and CDex Questionnaire | Stanley stated that the LOINC codes were limited in regard to the HIPAA tab. Christol explained that the LOINC codes are at a high level to reduce burden reduction of thousands of specific codes. | |
| Management | Next agenda | Next meeting will be on 12/20/22. Not meeting on 12/27/22. | |
| Adjournment | Adjourned at 3:30 PM EST |
Supporting Documents
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| Minute Approval | |