Querying and Reporting XML Service (QRXS)

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The QRXS is an alternative to the Integrated Querying and Reporting Service (IQRS) for those users who wish to receive machine-readable responses. The QRXS is an electronic service similar to the Interface Control Document (ICD) Transfer Program (ITP) for reporters who wish to interface their data processing system directly with the Data Banks to submit reports and receive responses. This service is currently available for reporting only. QRXS querying specifications will be available beginning June 16, 2008.

The QRXS interface is ideal for large volume reporters who particularly benefit from using their own transaction processing systems for interfacing with the NPDB-HIPDB and desire a more flexible and more easily tested interface. The eXtensible Markup Language (XML) provides the advantage to the reporters of verifying the reporting format without have to submit transactions and wait for validation responses from the NPDB-HIPDB system. The XML technology also enables a more flexible interface that is more easily changed than the ITP if report or querying formats change. View the Fact Sheet on the QRXS PDF Document .

Feature

QRXS

ITP

Stand-Alone Client Program

Yes

Yes

Client Program API

Yes

No

Transmits Data Over a Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Yes

Yes

Supports Proxy Servers

Yes

Yes

File Format Validation Prior to Submission

Yes

No

Real-Time Data Validation

Yes

No

Type of Submission and Response File Format XML ITP

Transaction Support:

     AAR Yes Yes

     MMPR Yes Yes

     JOCR Yes Yes

     Report Change Notifications Yes No

     Password Changes Yes Yes

     Query   (*coming June 16, 2008) No* Yes

QRXS transactions must be submitted through the QRXS Java client software in an XML document that conforms to the schemas written in the W3C XML Schema Language (version 1.0) provided in the QRXS File Format Specifications. Submission files should be checked for schema compliance prior to submission using a third-party XML Schema validator.

Response files are downloaded using the QRXS Java client software. Successful response files will be available for download within an average of two to four hours of receipt by the Data Bank(s). Under certain circumstances, additional processing time may be required. Please do not re-submit your report on the subject in question, since this will result in duplicate transactions. If your submission file is not formatted properly following the specifications, it will be rejected. If you do not receive your response within two business days of submission, please contact the Customer Service Center.

Using the QRXS interface requires:

1.	Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE), available as a free download from Sun Microsystems' Java web site.
2.	Installation of a Java client provided by the Data Banks: Links to an installation instructions file and the zip file containing the QRXS Java client and associated files necessary for execution of the QRXS are available below. QRXS Client Program QRXS Client Program User Guide
3.	QRXS File Format Specifications: Adverse Action Report Specifications Judgment or Conviction Report Specifications Medical Malpractice Payment Report Specifications Password Specifications Data Field Code Lists (in CSV format) The QRXS file format specifications will be updated on June 16, 2008. The future versions of the specifications are provided below. Adverse Action Report Specifications Judgment or Conviction Report Specifications Medical Malpractice Payment Report Specifications The QRXS file format is defined by an XML Interface Control Document (ICD) and an XML schema. The XML schema defines the structure and format of QRXS submission and response files. This schema is intended to be used by the technical staff who will create the functionality to format and process QRXS submission and response files. The XML ICD provides high level guidance to help users provide complete information for file submissions and for processing response files. The Data Banks strongly recommend the use of an XML validator to ensure that your XML files are correctly formatted prior to submission. There are many commercial and open-source XML validators available. The Data Banks may not be able to process submission files that do not satisfy the XML schema. Sample XML submission and response files are provided as part of the specifications.
4.	Registration for the QRXS Mailing List. The QRXS file format is updated periodically by the Data Banks. It is strongly recommended that users join the QRXS Mailing List to receive notice of updates. The Data Banks make an effort to notify users at least one month in advance of an update to code lists. Users should expect code lists to be updated quarterly. Additional updates to the QRXS file formats are required periodically. Users will be notified six months in advance of updates to the QRXS file formats. If you are already registered for the QRXS Mailing List and would like to be removed, contact the Customer Service Center.
5.	QRXS users are encouraged to use the sample response files to format their response data.

New users are strongly encouraged to contact the Customer Service Center regarding their use of the QRXS interface. Test submission files may be sent to the Customer Service Center for validation. The Data Banks will process your test file and return a response via e-mail.

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