Meeting of the ASC X12 Steering Committee Wyndham Orlando Hotel Orlando, FL. June 3-5, 2007 June 7, 2007

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1 Sunday, June 3, :00 AM-1:00 PM Meeting of the ASC X12 Steering Committee Wyndham Orlando Hotel Orlando, FL June 3-5, 2007 June 7, 2007 Dan Kazzaz, ASC X12 Chair, opened the meeting and welcomed everyone to Orlando. The agenda was reviewed. Mr. Kazzaz reported that Jonathan Gatrell, Marketing Task Group Chair, would not be in attendance for the Sunday meeting session, but that he would participate in the meeting sessions for the remainder of the week. It was reported that the January, February, March and April meeting minutes were previously approved. Jerry Connors, DISA President, reported that X12 dues revenue and publications sales continue to decline. The Real-Time Adjudication (RTA) conference was profitable and another conference is planned for the Fall The Fall conference, hosted in conjunction with WEDI, will include a Health Savings Account track. Mr. Kazzaz stated that X12 should consider being a single host of a conference in the Spring He will discuss this matter with others to determine topics for a conference. Stephen Bouchard suggested that the subcommittees request input from their constituents about topics of interest for an event. Peter Pruyne led a discussion on a proposed X12 metadata licensing program. This program would be a non-dues revenue source through license fees for non-members who use ASC X12 metadata to produce their products. Non-member categories include end-user, meta-data user, service provider, end developer and software developer. If the licensing program is approved, DISA will send letters to potential licensees asserting that the companies or individuals have violated X12 s intellectual property rights and must cease and desist unless the organization/individual becomes a licensee. Mr. James reported on the results of the X12 past member survey. The survey was conducted to determine why members left X12 and what X12 could do to stop the dropout rate and encourage other companies to join X12. The survey was distributed to 1025 former X12 members with a 4.8% response rate. Mr. Kazzaz requested that the survey raw data be provided to the Steering Committee for review and discussion. Mr. Berwanger stated that the X12 leadership should use the survey results as an indicator of items to address within the existing membership in order to minimize the number of companies leaving X12 and find ways to attract new members. 1

2 Mr. Rawlins suggested that new-member orientations within the various subcommittees would enable new members to learn about the X12 process and easily enter into the groups. A motion was made, seconded and accepted to approve the COTG/MATG to create an action item list for new work based on results from the past member survey. 5- approved, 1-opposed and 2-abstained. Yvonne Meding reviewed the proposed ANS Version 6 processing timeline for X12 s EDI work. At this time the CICA work is not scheduled for inclusion in Version 6; however, the Steering Committee will make a definitive decision about whether or not to include CICA development at a later time. Doug Anderson suggested that the CICA work should be included in Version 6. If X12 decides to include CICA development in the ANS version 6, it was recommended that X12 seek a one-year delay in the ANS processing. Mr. Bouchard stated that the X12 process should be modified in order to accept the X12G XML work. The Steering Committee should determine whether or not to accept X12G s CICA work by the Fall 2007 meeting. The Steering Committee selected Stephen Bouchard, Alix Goss, Lenel James, Verna Schultz and Byron Warren to serve on the 2007 X12 Chair/Vice Chair election Nominating Committee. Mr. Connors reported on the proposed X12 dues increase. He stated that dues revenue and publications revenue continue to decline and a 5-7% dues increase is necessary to compensate for an anticipated deficit in FY08. Ms. Goss stated that X12N has expressed an opposition to the proposed increase and that X12 must present a definitive return on investment to rationalize the proposed increase. Mr. Connors will prepare a listing of the benefits anticipated as a result of approving a dues increase. This document can be used to share information about the increase with the membership. The Steering Committee discussed the proposed X12 member dues increase to determine the specific percentage for an approval vote during the Thursday, June 7, 2007 meeting session. Stephen Bouchard made a motion to increase X12 dues by 7%. The Steering Committee discussed the motion and Mr. Bouchard subsequently withdrew the motion. A motion was made to open the original motion to increase the dues by 10%. 8 approved; 1 opposed and no abstentions. The motion was amended to reduce the proposed increase from 10% to 7%. Mr. Bouchard stated that the increase should remain at 10%. Mr. Anderson stated that X12I is opposed to any increase. A request was made to take a straw poll of the Steering Committee regarding an increase at 10%, 7% and 5% levels. The straw vote results are 5% (6), 7% (6) 10% (1). 2

3 A motion was made, seconded and approved to amend the dues increase from 10% to 7%. 6-approved, 1-opposed, 2-abstained. The Steering Committee scheduled a June 7 vote to approve a 7% dues increase. A motion was made, seconded and approved to create a detailed X12 meta-data licensing program. The document would include a sample letter, suggested prices and a listing of the potential population to pursue. The document must include a detailed description of how the program would work. 8-approved, 0-opposed and 1-abstained. Mr. James suggested that X12 must be prepared to market the policy appropriately in order to solicit new members as a result of the enactment of the plan. Mr. Kazzaz recessed the meeting. Monday, June 4, :00 AM-10:00 AM Mr. Kazzaz reconvened the meeting and welcomed Jonathan Gattrell as the new Marketing Task Group Chair. Subcommittee Reports X12C Communications & Controls Mike Rawlins, X12C Chair, reported that the subcommittee has a revised workplan for this meeting week. It is anticipated that the X12.7 document will be ready for ballot after the Fall 2007 meeting. The X12.71 design rules document should also be ready for ballot after the Fall 2007 meeting. The subcommittee is scheduled to vote on the EDIINT document during this meeting week. The subcommittee will begin to develop an RFI response on CICA templates. It was reported that the 999 Implementation Acknowledgment message is complete and that Lisa Miller has the final version of the document. Mr. Rawlins will contact Ms. Miller about the approved document and forward it to DISA for publication. X12F Finance Byron Warren, X12F Chair, reported that the subcommittee is continuing development of a CICA payment template with 5 modules. It is expected that the modules will be completed during the Fall 2007 meeting. The subcommittee is continuing development of healthcare savings account transactions. X12G Government Stephen Bouchard, X12G Chair, stated that the subcommittee is assisting X12C with the development of X12.7. The subcommittee will submit 11 project proposals for new work at the August 2007 interim TAS meeting. 3

4 X12I Transportation Doug Anderson, X12I Chair, stated that its Maritime Task Group will meet for the first time this week. New EDI messages will be built for the barge transportation sector. X12J Technical Assessment Verna Shultz, X12J Chair, reported that the subcommittee has scheduled an Open Forum during this meeting week on the February 2007 rebuttal ballot. The subcommittee s interim meeting is scheduled for August 6-9 in suburban Washington, DC. The subcommittee discussed the proper ownership of a 999 transaction implementation guide originally developed by X12C and transferred to X12N. This matter will be discussed further and resolved by the Procedures Review Board (PRB). X12M Supply Chain Debra Cimbala, X12M Chair, reported that the subcommittee reviewed and approved the EDIINT document. The subcommittee is working closely with X12G on the development of documents. Several X12M members will not be in attendance due to the GS1 meeting in Orlando. Mr. Pruyne stated that X12M should go forward on the development of a CICA purchase order transaction. Ms. Cimbala stated that the subcommittee will discuss this matter and determine a path forward for the development of a transaction. X12N Insurance Alix Goss, X12N Chair, stated that the subcommittee is developing CICA property and casualty transactions. X12N members are assisting X12C with their development projects. The subcommittee is reviewing its voting process to determine the appropriate voting rules at the workgroup level. The subcommittee is developing a HIPAA version 5010 adoption process. X12N is also working in conjunction with X12F on a healthcare savings account transaction. The subcommittee is expanding its mentor program into its workgroups. New liaison positions will be created for the Dental Content Committee and the IAIABC. Ms. Goss reported that ACORD has contacted X12N about collaboration on property and casualty transactions. She suggested that X12 should consider developing an MoU to define a working relationship on this project. The Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association and AHIP have submitted a proposed implementation guide for the 275/277 personal health record. Steering Committee Task Group Reports Policies & Procedures Task Group (P&P) Ken Hutcheson, P&P Chair, stated that no OPM revisions have been submitted to date. However, potential revisions include a clarification of subcommittee task group and work group roles and voting procedures and the inclusion of a more formal role of the PRB in the implementation guide review process. 4

5 Mr. Hutcheson stated that the SD2 document is anticipated for member ballot after the Fall 2007 meeting. The revised document will include an increase in the CICA approval threshold from 3% to 10%. Mr. Kazzaz stated that X12 must monitor the HITSP process to ensure that their procedures do not negatively impact X12 s healthcare message development. Mr. Hutcheson reviewed the proposed SD1 revisions to the X12 Chair/Vice Chair election. He stated that the major revision to the procedures is the inclusion of a named group to administer the election and tabulate the election ballots as referenced in section 8 of the document. The election procedure relative to members petitioning for inclusion on the ballot once the nomination period has ended was reviewed and it was determined that this section should remain in the process. Mr. Hutcheson stated that X12 should decide if the CICA messages should be included in the ANS version 6. If the messages are to be included, Mr. Hutcheson recommended that X12 request a 1-year delay in the processing of version 6. Collaboration & Outreach Task Group (COTG) Lenel James, COTG Chair, reported on the Eclipse Foundation, a potential funding source for X12 s CICA development. Mr. Gatrell and Mr. Kazzaz will discuss the possible funding options available through the Eclipse Foundation and Mr. Gatrell will prepare a foundation funding report for the Steering Committee. Mr. Rawlins reported that X12C and CIECA will schedule meetings to facilitate the development of a common message for the property and casualty community. The COTG will continue its discussion of the past member and existing member survey results. The Steering Committee discussed the use of modeling in X12 development Mr. Berwanger reported that the former Strategic Implementation Task Group (SITG) and the Process Improvement Task Group (PITG) examined the use of modeling in X12 and based upon their findings, the Steering Committee concluded stated that modeling should not be a mandatory X12 approach, but subcommittee s may voluntarily choose to model messages. Ms. Goss reported that X12N is modeling its messages and Ms. Cimbala stated that X12M is working on a global process modeling methodology. Marketing Task Group (MATG) Jonathan Gatrell, Marketing Task Group Chair, stated that the task group is working on a marketing plan for the Real Time Adjudication/Health Savings Account event scheduled for the Fall The task group is also reviewing the survey results in order to further develop X12 marketing themes. Mr. Gatrell, Mr. Kazzaz and others will meet at DISA on June 14 to discuss the future path of an X12 marketing plan. CICA Update Mr. Connors reported that the CICA education courseware was presented on Sunday, June 3 with a professional trainer and 24 registered participants. Mr. Rawlins and Dallas Vaughn also contributed to the session. 5

6 ICF Consulting is developing the CICA import function and it is scheduled for completion in July A demonstration of the import tool is scheduled for the June 5 Steering Committee session. The CICA database is complete and operational. A CICA metadata format automated export into the GEFEG tool has been generated. At the Technical Assessment (TAS) April 2007 interim meeting, the subcommittee used data exported from the CICA database into the GEFEG tool without manual entry. Mr. Pruyne had requested that the data be generated in a MIF format; however, that was not done for the April meeting. Mr. Rawlins stated that MIF format data could be generated in the future; however, database adjustments need to be conducted in order to produce MIF format data. Ms. O'Brien stated that a new schema generator is under development. Mr. Connors distributed a memo regarding a proposed 5%-7% X12 membership dues increase. Guy Mayer reported on a proposal to investigate the feasibility of an online collaborative tool to replace Sitescape. He stated that there are approximately 725 X12 members registered to use Sitescape and 350 of those registrants have yet to view the tool. DISA's goal is to select an alternative tool which is more user-friendly so that greater adoption of online collaboration across X12 is achieved. Mr. Mayer requested that the subcommittees discuss the project during this meeting week and provide the names of 3 individuals to assist the DISA staff with this project. A decision on the selection of a new tool will be reached prior to the Fall 2007 meeting week. Mr. Kazzaz reviewed activities for the meeting week: Encourage the membership to attend the General Session Request topic items from the subcommittees for the Spring 2008 conference Discuss the X12 Strategic Plan during the Tuesday Steering Committee session Select ANS Version 6 subcommittee representatives Determine if CICA messages will be included in the processing of the Version 6 ANS Select volunteers to participate in online collaboration tool selection process Steering Committee vote on a proposed 5% 7% X12 membership dues increase Steering Committee vote on proposed SD1 revisions Continue the discussion on proposed SD2 revisions and schedule a vote for approval of the revisions after the Fall 2007 meeting Mr. Kazzaz recessed the meeting. Tuesday, June 5, :00-6:00 PM Mr. Kazzaz reconvened the Steering Committee meeting. He requested that each subcommittee report on any issues discussed so far during this meeting week. A demonstration of the CICA database import functionality will begin at the conclusion of the subcommittee reports. 6

7 Subcommittee Reports X12C Communications & Controls Mike Rawlins, X12C Chair, reported that the subcommittee discussed the proposed X12 membership dues increase. The subcommittee did not object to an increase at the proposed level. The subcommittee determined that X12 should delay processing CICA messages as part of the ANS version 6 until further revisions to the X12.7 document are completed. X12F Finance Byron Warrren, X12F Chair, asked for a copy of X12M's response to a request for interpretation regarding the 810 transaction set. He stated that the request for interpretation should have been processed through the PRB before a response was created because X12F may need to contribute to the response. The Steering Committee determined that the PRB should address this issue. Mr. Warren stated that the CICA messages should be processed as ANS transactions as soon as possible. X12G Government No issues to report. X12I Transportation No issues to report. X12J Technical Assessment No issues to report. X12M Supply Chain Debra Cimbala, X12M Chair, stated that the subcommittee reviewed the proposed X12 membership dues increase and the subcommittee requested that the X12 financials be distributed to the membership in order to determine approval of the proposed dues levels. Mr. Pruyne stated that X12 does not provide detailed financial data to the membership. X12N Insurance Alix Goss, X12N Chair, requested that a joint meeting between X12N, X12F and the Marketing Task Group be scheduled to discuss the planning for the Fall 2007 RTA/HSA conference. Steering Committee Task Group Reports Policies & Procedures Task Group (P&P) No issues to report. Collaboration and Outreach Task Group (COTG) No issues to report. 7

8 Marketing Task Group (MATG) No issues to report. Mr. Connors reported that DISA has contracted with ICF Consulting to further refine the CICA database. The refined database will include database administration allowing DISA to manage the data store and import functionality which is scheduled for completion in July Mr. Connors stated that the database import function will run on a DISA server. The database will be available at the August 2007 interim meeting. Dallas Vaughn and Joe Mueller of ICF Consulting lead a demonstration of the CICA database import function. Mr. Vaughn stated that database constructs can be searched according to type, ID number, Data Maintenance or name. Mr. Kazzaz requested that the tool be capable of a description search. The import tool can sort by ID number and the data can be versioned. Mr. Kazzaz suggested that the tool's functionality would also be beneficial to the database management of the traditional EDI transactions. Mr. Vaughn stated that at this time the tool is designed to manage the CICA data, but it could be enhanced to accommodate traditional EDI at a later date. Mr. Kazzaz requested that DISA provide the Steering Committee with a report on the tool development by the end of July. Mr. Kazzaz recessed the meeting. Thursday, June 7, :00-11:00 AM Mr. Kazzaz reconvened the Steering Committee meeting. A motion was made and seconded to approve a 7% increase in the X12 membership dues. The increase would be effective September 1, Mr. Rawlins stated that X12C subcommittee could support a membership dues increase of 7%-10%. Mr. Warren stated that X12F subcommittee approved of a 7% increase. Mr. Bouchard reported X12G subcommittee had agreed to the original 10% increase as proposed. He suggested that the dues be based upon a July 1-June 30 fiscal year and that all members be invoiced on the same calendar schedule. Mr. Anderson stated that X12I subcommittee was opposed to any dues increase. Ms. Cimbala stated that X12M subcommittee agreed to an increase, but their membership wanted to ensure that costs are under control. Ms. Goss stated that X12N approved a membership dues increase of up to 10 %. The motion to approve a dues increase of 7% was approved. 7 approved; 1 disapproved 1; 1 abstained. 8

9 Mr. Bouchard made a motion to approve an X12 membership dues increase by 10%. The motion was seconded. Ms. Goss requested that the dues increase be delayed. Mr. Warren stated that with X12's current financial status, it is important to move forward with an increase right away. He reported that a 10% increase would allow money that was withdrawn for the CICA import tool development to be returned to the budget. The motion to approve a dues increase of 10% failed. 1 approved, 5 disapproved, 1 abstained. Mr. Connors reported that an notification of the 7% dues increase will be distributed to the X12 membership in the week of June 11. The Steering Committee discussed the proposed ANS Version 6 processing timeline. It was suggested that the CICA data be included in Version 6. Mr. Hutcheson reported that if the Steering Committee wants the CICA data to be included with the EDI data in version 6, then the CICA data selected for inclusion must be ready by the Fall 2007 X12 meeting. If the Steering Committee approves the inclusion of CICA data in ANS Version 6, X12 should contact ANSI and request a one year extension for the date of the next X12 audit. Mr. Rawlins reported that X12C subcommittee did not approve the inclusion of CICA data in the proposed Version 6 ANS. He stated that if the proposed version of X12.7 is approved after the Fall 2007 meeting, it should go forward as part of ANS Version 6. If it is not approved at that time, then it should be completed for approval after the Fall 2008 meeting. Ms. Schultz stated that X12J subcommittee recommended that X12 move forward with EDI in Version 6 ANS, but delay CICA for inclusion for at least a year and publish CICA data in a separate version. Mr. Pruyne will develop a straw-man document detailing the types of CICA data to be included in an ANS version. Mr. Anderson made a motion to approve the proposed ANS Version 6 processing timeline. The motion was seconded and approved. 9 approved, 0 disapproved and 0 abstained. The ANS Version 6 subcommittee representatives and alternates are as follows: X12C Mike Rawlins X12F Byron Warren X12G Stephen Bouchard (Terry Garber alternate) X12I Doug Anderson X12J Verna Schultz (Tom Bolling alternate) X12M Debra Cimbala (Steve Rosenberg alternate) X12N LuAnn Hetherington 9

10 The Steering Committee discussed possible subject topics for future X12 conferences: CICA payment structures to bridge industries use of cross payment messages Child support enforcement technical report Cellular phone technologies Use of ATM type magnetic strips to capture financial and healthcare related data Customs border protection X12 and GS1 joint conference on supply chain execution and efficiency Mr. Kazzaz suggested that X12's existing MoUs with other standards organizations should be reviewed to determine possible conferences and subject matter tracks. Subcommittee Reports X12C Communications & Controls Mike Rawlins, X12C Chair, reported that the subcommittee continues its efforts to recruit more participation for its work items. The subcommittee continued its development of the X12.7 document. Conference calls will be scheduled to continue the work. The subcommittee is also working on a CICA Document Acknowledgment 997 message in XML syntax for review at the August 2007 TAS interim meeting The subcommittee's EDIINT document for security protocols is scheduled for ballot after the Fall 2007 meeting. Mr. Rawlins stated that subcommittee elections are scheduled for the Fall 2007 meeting. X12F Finance Subcommittee Byron Warren, X12F Chair, reported that the subcommittee is continuing its outreach with the insurance subcommittee regarding the development of possible X12 conference topics. X12J has approved the Purchase Card message for X12 member ballot. A CICA invoice message will be presented at the August 2007 interim TAS meeting. Mr. Warren requested a copy of the CICA courseware in order to verify the data about X12F's work. CICA courseware training sessions will be scheduled for the Fall 2007 meeting. It was recommended that the CICA training should be offered on the Sunday and Friday of the meeting week. The subcommittee will provide feedback to X12C for the EDIINT document The subcommittee is reviewing its current structure and several of its groups will be disbanded. X12G Government Stephen Bouchard, X12G Chair, stated that the subcommittee is continuing its XML message development. The subcommittee is scheduled to submit 11 project proposals at the TAS August 2007 interim meeting. The subcommittee is also working with X12M on the development of a CICA purchase order message. 10

11 The subcommittee's tax information task group will be re-structured to include an industry co-chair in order to increase participation from the software vendor community. Mr. Bouchard stated that a document should be created to define a process allowing non-x12 work to be developed within the X12 framework. Mr. Kazzaz agreed to document a process for Steering Committee review at the Fall 2007 meeting. X12I Transportation Doug Anderson, X12I Chair, reported that Robert Murgatroy is the chair of the new Maritime task group and Kendall Walton is the Vice Chair. The subcommittee has submitted 8 new EDI project proposals for customs related transactions. Mr. Anderson requested that X12 not return to the Wyndham Orlando again due to complaints about the hotel. X12J Technical Assessment Verna Schultz, X12J Chair, reported 50 shared data maintenance items were submitted and 18 were approved as modified, 4 were withdrawn and the remaining 28 were deferred. X12M Supply Chain Debra Cimbala, X12M Chair, reported that the subcommittee continued development of a CICA template for goods and services. The subcommittee is also coordinating outreach activities with GS1. X12N Insurance Alix Goss, X12N Chair, stated that the Steering Committee must use the X12 Strategic Plan to coordinate X12 s future goals and objectives. Ms. Goss reported that X12N is developing a subcommittee level specific strategic plan to coordinate its work efforts in adherence to the overall X12 Strategic Plan. Ms. Goss requested that the Steering Committee approve Tom Drinkard as an X12 formal liaison to the Dental Content Committee and Deb Meisner as a formal liaison to the IAIABC. The Steering Committee unanimously approved both liaison nominations. Ms. Goss will provide DISA with the necessary information for X12 liaison letters to the organizations. Ms. Goss stated that X12Fand X12N held an information forum on real-time adjudication and health savings accounts to determine the future path for these initiatives and the content for the scheduled Fall 2007 conference. X12F and X12N requested final approval of content for the Fall 2007 conference. The subcommittee is providing HIPAA adoption education content to the National Committee on Vital Health Statistics. Ms. Goss requested that a press release be prepared regarding X12's efforts to work with CMS in resolving issues relative to the version 5010 implementation guide for the 270/271 transactions. Ms. Goss will contact DISA about a press release. 11

12 Ms. Goss stated that X12 needs an online collaborative tool for the creation of implementation guides. Ms. Goss stated that ACORD and CAQH have approached X12N about collaborating on development projects. A document defining how the groups could work together is under development. Mr. Kazzaz requested that the document include a section on protection of intellectual property. Steering Committee Task Group Reports Policies & Procedures Task Group Ken Hutcheson, P&P Chair, stated that the task group s development of a revised SD2 document is its major contribution to the X12 Strategic Plan. Collaboration & Outreach Task Group (COTG) Lenel James, COTG Chair, presented COTG/MATG recommendations for action items. The recommendations are included as an attachment item to this document. Mr. James reported that the CICA training courseware will be revised and an advanced level of training will be offered. The Steering Committee requested that DISA work with the COTG on the development of the advanced training material. Mr. James stated that the X12I Barge task group is working on the consolidation of messages into a single CICA message. Mr. James recommended that X12 consider holding a joint conference with GS1. Mr. James stated that X12 liaison reports are not being submitted in a timely manner and that the liaison representative guidelines should include language allowing for the removal of a liaison due to inactive reporting. Mr. James and Mr. Kazzaz will discuss the matter further at a later time. Marketing Task Group No report. DISA Board of Directors Report Mr. Connors stated that the Board of Directors will meet at the DISA office in Falls Church, VA on June 21. The major work items will be the FY08 budget review and approval; conference topics and the DISA/WPC contract. An election for Board members to serve on the term concluded in May. New members of the Board of Directors include: Debra Cimbala; Paul Lockart and Tom Conway. Incumbent members re-elected include: Gary Beatty; Stephen Bouchard; Gary Clark; Lissa Henderson-Lucht; Ken Hutcheson; Julie Klapstein and Jill Klein. The Steering Committee received and approved the following nominations for people to serve on the online collaboration tool team: Bruce Bellefeuille Dudley Brown 12

13 John Shaffer Dan Temkin DISA will contact the team in the near future to schedule a review of possible alternatives to the Sitescape collaborative tool. With no further business before the Steering Committee, the meeting was adjourned. 13

14 Steering Committee Attendees Dan Kazzaz, X12 Chair, Rapid Data Interchange Peter Pruyne, X12 Vice Chair, SysCom Strategies Mike Rawlins, X12C Chair, Rawlins EC Consulting Byron Warren, X12F Chair, SysCom Strategies Stephen Bouchard, X12G Chair, State of Maryland Doug Anderson, X12I Chair, Kleinschmidt Verna Schultz, X12J Chair, RAILINC Debra Cimbala, X12M Chair, Remington Arms Alix Goss, X12N Chair, PayFormance Corporation Ken Hutcheson, Policies & Procedures Task Group Chair, Dupont Lenel James, Collaboration & Outreach Task Group, Chair, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association Jonathan Gattrel, Marketing Task Group Chair, Inovus Jerry Connors, DISA President Guy Mayer, DISA Yvonne Meding, DISA 14