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Can I run HIPAA Authorizer via a scheduler?

A scheduler is software that can be programmed to execute a specific task at a particular time repeatedly. One of the most well-known is Windows Task Scheduler. HIPAA Authorizer can be automated through a scheduler.

 

How can I run HIPAA Authorizer via Task Scheduler?

Windows Task Scheduler allows HIPAA Authorizer to execute tasks regularly without user intervention. Usually, the HIPAA Authorizer application scans a directory and then prints, creates image files, or imports the data. Lastly, files are removed to prevent duplicate processing.

 

Use the command line with the appropriate options described in Using Command Line Arguments (CLI).

 

Note: Please consult Windows help files for further information on setting up the scheduler.

 

If the task scheduler is installed on your system, go to Start, then type "Task Scheduler" and press "Enter."

 

Note: In different Windows versions, the way to access the Task Scheduler can differ. Consult your Windows version documentation.

 

 

Alternatively, you can access Task Scheduler through the EDI Exchange tab, then select "Automatic Scheduler."

 

 

At the top of the "Task Scheduler" window, you will see the "Action" menu item. Click it, then select "Create Basic Task."

 

 

The following window will open:

 

 

The "Create Basic Task Wizard" will guide you through setting up automated tasks. There are four steps to be completed:

 

Create a Basic Task

 

 

In this first step, you can name the task and add a description, though the latter is not mandatory. Then, click "Next."

 

Trigger

 

 

In the second step, you can choose when the task will be triggered to start. For this example, we selected the "Daily" option. For this, select a starting date, the time of day you want it to run, and how often you want this task to be completed. Then, click "Next."

 

 

Action

 

 

In the third step, you can select one of the three initial actions. In this case, we chose "Start a program," which will prompt us to search for the application location. The usual path to search for the HIPAA Authorizer application is as shown below:

 

 

Select the HIPAA Authorizer Application, then click "Open," which will populate the pathway in the "Program/Script" box.

 

 

In the "Add argument (optional)" box, you can include the command line arguments or after creating a task, which we will describe below.

 

Finish

 

 

In this final step, the "Create Basic Task Wizard" will display all the settings from the previous steps for you to review before completing creating the task. If everything is correct, click "Finish."

 

After creating the task, you can see it under the "Active Tasks" section of the "Task Scheduler" window.

 

Editing a task

To edit a task, look for it in the "Active Tasks" section of the "Task Scheduler" window, then double-click it. This will open a new panel showing all tasks and an overview of their current settings.

 

 

Right-click the task you created in the previous section, then select "Properties" from the drop-down menu.

 

 

The "HIPAA Authorizer Properties (Local Computer)" window will open. You will see the following tabs where you may modify the initial settings when you created the task:

oGeneral

oTriggers

oActions

oConditions

oSettings

oHistory (disabled)

 

 

You can add arguments to the task by selecting the "Actions" tab and clicking the "New..." button.

 

 

The "New Action" window will open. You can write your arguments in the "Add arguments (optional)" text box. Once you are done, click "OK."

 

 

Deleting a task

To delete a task, right-click the task you want, then select the "Delete" option. You will be asked to confirm if you want to delete the task. If so, click "Yes."

 

 

Note: Logs may be helpful when running the application automatically through the scheduler. See Accessing Daily File Logs.