Getting Access to the HPN for SPARCS
The Health Provider Network (HPN) provides an efficient and secure data transmission option using the powerful Internet Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology. This secure Website can be used to request data and reports, and transmit X12-837 formatted claims to SPARCS (for YOUR facility ONLY). For specific edit and coding information please refer to the SPARCS X12-837 Input Data Dictionary.
Access to the HPN requires a 128-bit domestic version of a browser. You can determine if your browser is a 128-bit domestic version by clicking on the pull down menu "Help - About...". If your current browser is not a 128-bit domestic version, you may download an updated version from one of the links below:
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INTERNET EXPLORER DOWNLOAD: Cipher Strength - 128 bit
- NETSCAPE DOWNLOAD: This version supports U.S. security with RSA Public Key Cryptography, MD2, MD5, RC2-CBC, RC4, DES-CBC, DES-EDE3-CBC
The Health Provider Network (HPN) is maintained by the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of HEALTHCOM Network Systems Management. It protects the confidentiality of data by requiring that each organization adheres to the New York State Department of Health's data security standards.
Facility personnel can obtain access to the HPN through the HPN Coordinator at
their facility. If they do not know who the HPN Coordinator is, they can contact the
Department of Health Helpline (800-638-3808) or the SPARCS Administrative Unit
via e-mail (sparcs@health.state.ny.us)
or by phone (518-473-8144).
