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WEDI submitted comments to HHS Secretary Kennedy on the Cyber Security proposed Rule
WEDI submitted comments to HHS Secretary Kennedy on the Cyber Security proposed Rule. Download the letter HERE
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 3.3.25
HHS Issues Policy Statement on Rulemaking and Public Input. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published in the Federal Register a policy statement entitled “Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act.” According to the publication, the Department is “rescinding the policy on Public Participation in Rule Making (Richardson Waiver)…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 2.24.25
Executive Order Signed Establishing Make America Healthy Again Commission. The Commission, chaired by newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is tasked with investigating and addressing the root causes of America’s escalating health crisis, with an initial focus on childhood chronic diseases. The Executive Order requires that, within 100 days, the Commission is to…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 2.17.24
Senate Votes to Approve RFK Nomination for HHS Secretary. The full Senate voted 52-48 primarily along party lines to advance President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was the lone Republican to vote no. CAQH Releases 2024 Index Report. CAQH…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 2.10.25
Senate Committees Votes to Move RFK Nomination Forward for Full Senate Vote. The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines to advance President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing on Jan. 29. View the…
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Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 2.3.2025
Senate Committees Hold HHS Secretary Confirmation Hearings. Two Senate Committees conducted confirmation hearings for President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing on Jan. 29. View the hearing here. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 1.27.2025
Date Announced for HHS Secretary Confirmation Senate Hearing. The Senate Committee on Finance announced that a hearing entitled “Hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services” has been scheduled for 10 am ET on January 29. Go here to review the statements from…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 1.20.2025
OCR Settles HIPAA Phishing Cybersecurity Investigation for $3M. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a supplier and direct-to-patient distributor of continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and other supplies to diabetics, concerning potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule and Breach Notification Rule following a breach of electronic protected health information (ePHI)…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 1.13.2025
OCR Settles 8th Ransomware Investigation. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an $80,000 settlement with a Massachusetts company that provides electronic medical record and billing support services to HIPAA covered entities. The settlement resolves an investigation concerning a ransomware attack on the vendor’s information system. On March 25, 2023, an unknown actor gained access to…
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