Partner implementation of GS1 standards To drive the implementation of GS1 standards for EDI in healthcare, partnerships should be created between the industry representatives implementing GS1 standards and the local GS1 MO. Companies implementing EDI may also request that their trading partners develop EDI capabilities. According to GS1, creating a partnership and building trust with companies will take time. To create … Read More →
Data privacy and security in Healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions Compliance with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is essential while working with EDI. Let’s delve into the significance of data privacy and security in EDI transactions in healthcare, including HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules and best practices for protecting patient … Read More →
EDI Components: Software The basic functionality of EDI enabling software, usually known as the EDI translator/converter, is that of translation of incoming messages from a message standard such as UN/EDIFACT to a company’s internal in-house file format and vice-versa for outgoing messages. However, in addition to the translator functionality, off-the-shelf EDI software packages will also … Read More →
Achieving Scalability and Flexibility in Electronic Data Interchange Systems Scalability in EDI systems refers to the system’s ability to handle an increasing volume of data and transactions as a business grows. Without proper scalability, organizations risk bottlenecks, system failures, and increased processing times, which can lead to lost revenue and damaged business relationships. Here are … Read More →