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WEDI Blog – From EDI to APIs: Lessons from a Career Shaping Health care Interoperability
Collective Voice Insights From EDI to APIs: Lessons from a Career Shaping Health care Interoperability Michael McNutt, WEDI VP, Education & Events July 21, 2026 Health care interoperability is often discussed in terms of today’s innovations—FHIR APIs, digital health ecosystems, artificial intelligence, and real-time data exchange. Yet every advancement builds upon decades of policy…
Read MoreEpisode 255 – My Origin Story: Lorraine Doo Reflects on Two Decades of Health IT Transformation
Knowledge Center Episode 255 – My Origin Story: Lorraine Doo Reflects on Two Decades of Health IT Transformation July 19, 2026 Every career has an origin story, and for longtime CMS leader Lorraine Doo, it begins with the Attachments Rule on her very first day at the agency. In this episode, Lorraine reflects on the…
Read MoreWEDI Releases Recommendations for the Use of AI in Health Care
WASHINGTON, DC, July 20, 2026 — The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) developed recommendations on the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) and the innovation and role it is playing in the health care industry. The “WEDI Recommendations for Use of AI in Health Care” outlines guidance to be considered as AI work advances, including the…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 7.13.26
OMB Releases 2026 Federal Regulatory Unified Agenda. The Office of Management and Budget released the 2026 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda). The Unified Agenda identifies the regulatory actions under development by the various Departments. For the Department of Health and Human Services, items in the 2026 Unified Agenda include potential…
Read MoreWEDI Blog: Collective Voice Insights – Why Genomics Is the Next Frontier in Health Care Interoperability
Collective Voice Insights Why Genomics Is the Next Frontier in Health Care Interoperability Michael McNutt, WEDI VP, Education & Events July 13, 2026 For years, health care interoperability has focused on improving the exchange of administrative, clinical, and financial information to create a more connected health care system. As precision medicine continues to advance,…
Read MoreEpisode 254 – Unlocking Genetic Counseling Through Interoperable Data Exchange
Knowledge Center Episode 254 – Unlocking Genetic Counseling Through Interoperable Data Exchange July 10, 2026 In this episode, guest host Dr. Sandra Rolfe (Optum) is joined by Carrie Haverty, President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and Vice President of Medical Affairs and Clinical Strategy at Mirvie, to explore the critical role of interoperability…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 7.6.26
WEDI Presents at CMS Listening Session on X12 Version 008060. WEDI presented at a Listening Session conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Health Technology and Products on the topic of adopting the X12 Version 008060 standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. WEDI was invited to present…
Read MoreWEDI Blog: Beyond the Buzz: Why AI Alone Won’t Solve Health Care’s Readmission Challenge
Beyond the Buzz: Why AI Alone Won’t Solve Health Care’s Readmission Challenge July 6, 2026 By: Michael McNutt, WEDI VP, Education & Events Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate health care conversations, promising to improve efficiency, automate workflows, and transform patient care. But as health care organizations increasingly explore AI-powered solutions, a critical question…
Read MoreEpisode 253 – Beyond Discharge: How AI Is Transforming Care Coordination
Knowledge Center Episode 253 – Beyond Discharge: How AI Is Transforming Care Coordination July 5, 2026 As health care organizations seek to reduce avoidable readmissions and improve patient outcomes, many are exploring how AI can help bridge gaps in post-discharge care. Patty Hayward joins Michael to discuss the evolving role of AI-driven care coordination, where…
Read MoreWEDI Presentation at CMS Listening Session 7.1.26
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