Par files are data files with HealthLink participating provider data. Demographic data are collected from the providers and transmitted to payors. This information includes Tax Identification Number (TIN), office (service) location, specialty, effective date of participation and other items. Payors have the option to receive a full provider file or an add/term/change file. Files are updated monthly and are available electronically via FTP, electronic mail, or CD-ROM. Payors may choose between a comma-delimited or the fixed width format.
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