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IAWG Chair Ken Dagg called the meeting to order at about 1:06PM (US Eastern), and called the roll. It was noted that the meeting was quorate.
Minutes approval: Mark King moved approval of the draft Minutes of the IAWG meeting of July 15. Mark Hapner seconded. The minutes as distributed were approved unanimously. MK, MH
Staff reports and updates: Kay ED Kay Chopard – Lynzie Adams hired to replace Ruth P, currently in training, and reporting Aug 23 on a full-time based on US, will basis. Should be able to help provide some support for IAWG. Not expert yet but no one interviewed was, None of the candidates interviewed were expert on topics specific to the Kantara assurance program such as NIST 800-63, but Lynzie is well qualified and a fast learner.
LC reports and updates: Ken – not much; Ken again recommended that WG participants have a look at the P&I DG's very thorough mDL Report , . He noted that that DG is being archived , and a new WG is being chartered to carry on the work. Ken also mentioned that the FIRE WG making is preparing a grant proposal. If that is successful, IAWG may get some things to do to be asked to help create an new set of assessment criteria. These would be the basis for certification of commercial consumer applications as capable of meeting HHS/ONC requirements for processing patients' PHI downloaded from electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Ken reminded WG participants that Kantara staff is ready to help them publicize their newsworthy activities and via the @KantaraNews Twitter handle. Or send to Ken D or Kay C.
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