If you happen to be an IT vendor, we would also like to know about any plans
to support the electronic Claims Attachment, which is expected to be the next
transaction standard adopted under HIPAA.
可见是HIPAA的某一新事物处理标准,进入HIPAA,看见这个东西的简史,是采用的HL7和x12的机制,然后进入保险公司网站,发现功能:
Electronic Claims Attachment
Clearinghouse for attachments.
Attachments viewed remotely by carriers.
Accepted by most insurance carriers, including all Delta Dental Plans.
Requires scanner.
Fees to dental office
Click here for NEA Fast-Attach
Some practice management systems incorporate electronic attachment capability.
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http://www.empiremedicare.com/hug/ECAP/sld001.htm