webMethods Module for HIPAA processes real time request messages that use HTTP or SOAP envelopes and sends appropriate response messages to the submitter of the request. The module enables secure exchange of messages between trading partners by providing submitter authentication using username and password. Authentication can be enabled using the pub.estd.hipaa.core:send service.

The following diagram illustrates the processing of a HIPAA transaction in real time mode:

webMethods Module for HIPAA processes batch requests in the same way as real time requests. The requests and acknowledgements between the Healthcare Provider and the Heatlh Plan are enabled using the HTTP or SOAP envelopes. The batch transactions involve in receiving, processing, and responding to requests within a specified time.

The following diagram illustrates the processing of a HIPAA transaction in batch mode: