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WEDI Letter on the No Surprises Act
WEDI submitted a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra on the No Surprises Act issue of including diagnosis codes on Good Faith Estimations and Advanced Explanations of Benefits for insured individuals.
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know?
The history and evolution of the eligibility & benefit verification process –
pre-HIPAA era to post-Admin Simp
Top Ten Cybersecurity Tips
Top Ten Cybersecurity Tips https://workgroupforelectronicdatainterchangewedi.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/pQVx4z1P This document was developed by the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange and is intended for distribution. Organizations are encouraged to consider co-branding in the space to the right on the bottom of the second page. WEDI respectfully requests that the QR Code and reference to WEDI remain. Below is a link…
Read MoreEp 161: Simplifying Healthcare: WEDI’s Approach to Eligibility and Benefits
Michael welcomes Donna Campbell (HCSC) and Amanda Abbott (BCBS of Kansas), WEDI’s Eligibility and Benefits Workgroup Co-Chairs. The co-chairs discuss the workgroup’s missions and the latest discussion topics that workgroup is undertaking, including improving efficiencies in the E&B process through standards and emerging technology.
Read MoreWEDI Letter to CISA July 3rd 2024
WEDI submitted comments in response to the publication of an NPRM entitled “Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements” released by the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Read MoreInteroperability Matters, a Discussion with Sequoia Project’s Payer to Payer FHIR API Implementation Workgroup Co-Chairs
From WEDI’s Spring 2024 conference, Sequoia’s David Pyke moderates a conversation with its Payer to Payer FHIR API Implementation Workgroup Co-Chairs, Robert Oakley with Evernorth and Nancy Beavin with Medica. Learn more about the workgroup here- https://sequoiaproject.org/interoperability-matters/payer-to-payer-api-workgroup/
Read MoreWEDI submitted the following letter in response to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) proposed 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.
WEDI submitted the following letter in response to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) proposed 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan. WEDI Letter to ONC on Strategic Plan 5.28.24 Final
Read MoreWEDI Calls for HHS Action to Ensure Data Exchange Continuity Following Cyberattacks
WEDI Calls for HHS Action to Ensure Data Exchange Continuity Following Cyberattacks Recent Cyber Incidents Highlight Need to Maintain Flow of prescriptions, Claims and Other Transactions WASHINGTON, DC, May 16, 2024 — The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) has sent a letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services…
Read MoreWEDI Letter to HHS on Cyberattacks
WEDI Letter to HHS on Cyberattacks WEDI submitted a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra offering recommendations for maintaining data exchange processes following a cyberattack. The recommendations were developed through the WEDI Member Position Advisory Process. WEDI Letter to HHS on Cyber 5.16.24 Final Become a WEDI Insider to receive the latest news and regulatory…
Read MoreEp 152: Health Equity Data Efforts from a Federal Perspective (Part 1)
From WEDI’s February 2024 Health Equity Forum, we welcome federal representatives to discuss how they are using data, tech and standards to address health disparities and the importance of community relationships.
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