Specifies directly or by reference the requirements for cards used in health care transactions. It takes into consideration both human and machine aspects and states minimum requirements for conformity. It contains physical characteristics, layouts, data access techniques, data storage techniques, numbering system, registration procedures, but not security requirements. Security measures are at the discretion of the card issuer.
ANSI/INCITS 284-1997 history
2011ANSI/INCITS 284-2011 Information Technology - Identification Cards - Health Care Identification Cards
1997ANSI/INCITS 284-1997 Information Technology - Identification Cards - Health Care Identification Cards