Posts by mmcnutt@wedi.org
Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health
Knowledge Center Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health January 23, 2026 Michael Lunzer, Founder and CEO of Itiliti Health visits the podcast to break down the real-world impact of CMS-0057, the challenges of turning interoperability policy into practice, and where healthcare organizations can unlock value beyond compliance—today and…
Read MoreEpisode 233- Inside TEFCA: QHIN Leaders on the State of Nationwide Interoperability
Knowledge Center Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health January 16, 2026 From WEDI’s 2025 National Conference and moderated by Sequoia Project’s Zoe Barber, leaders from Epic, eHealth Exchange, and KONZA discuss their progress as designated QHINs, highlighting key milestones, lessons learned, and the real-world challenges of standing up…
Read MoreEpisode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F
Knowledge Center Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health January 12, 2026 From WEDI’s 2025 National Conference, Beth Davis from Veradigm Payerpath moderates a discussion on the role of intermediaries in CMS-0057F. The participants: Pam Grosze, Board Chair, the Cooperative Exchange Denny Brennan, Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Data Consortium…
Read MoreEpisode 231- Best of 2025- Our Top 3 Podcast Episodes
Knowledge Center Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health January 2, 2026 Happy New Year from WEDI! Michael offers some quick bites from our top 3 most downloaded episodes of 2025: #3: Rethinking Value-Based Care: Why Children Can’t Be Left Behind (Taylor Beery, Imagine Pediatrics, Ep 219) #2: Electronic…
Read MoreEpisode 230- Bridging Innovation and Compliance: Preparing for CMS-0057-F in 2027
Knowledge Center Episode 230- Bridging Innovation and Compliance: Preparing for CMS-0057-F in 2027 December 19, 2025 In this episode (from our National Conference), moderated by WEDI Chair Merri-Lee Stine (Aetna) and featuring Steve Berkow (InterSystems), Anna Taylor (MultiCare), and Stephan Rubin (Optum), we dive into the real-world state of CMS 0057 implementation, bringing together perspectives…
Read MoreEpisode 226- Understanding AI Governance and the Boardroom Through Six Dimensions. JaeLynn Williams
Knowledge Center Episode 226- Understanding AI Governance and the Boardroom Through Six Dimensions. JaeLynn Williams November 21, 2025 Michael welcomes Jaelynn Williams, former CEO of Air Methods and a respected healthcare and business thought leader. Jaelynn has developed the Board AI Governance Index™, a groundbreaking framework that helps boards assess and strengthen their AI readiness—balancing…
Read MoreEpisode 225- WEDI Workgroup Introduction: Patient Experience
Knowledge Center Episode 225- WEDI Workgroup Introduction: Patient Experience November 14, 2025 From WEDI’s recently concluded National Conference in Washington DC, co-chairs Emma Andelson from the American Medical Association and Anna Hyde from the Arthritis Foundation introduce WEDI’s newest workgroup, Patient Experience. The workgroup’s primary aim is to embed the patient perspective into healthcare business…
Read MoreEpisode 224- Talking AI: Eliminating Administrative Noise and Restoring the Human Connection of Health Care. Ben Scharfe, Altera Digital Health
Knowledge Center Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health October 24, 2025 Michael sits down with Ben Scharfe, EVP of AI at Altera Digital Health, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare. From ambient listening that lightens documentation load to specialty-trained AI agents enhancing decision-making, Ben shares practical…
Read MoreEpisode 222- Beyond the Chair: Empowering Patients and Providers Through Dental Data Sharing. Steve Roberts, Vyne
Knowledge Center Episode 222 – Beyond the Chair: Empowering Patients and Providers Through Dental Data Sharing with Vyne’s Steve Roberts. October 10, 2025 What happens when dental data becomes as accessible and actionable as medical data? Steve Roberts, CEO of Vyne, explores how interoperability can transform the patient experience, equip providers with deeper insights, and…
Read MoreEpisode 221- From Compliance to Intelligence: CMS-0057-F Progress and the Future of AI in Healthcare: Sponsored by MCG Health
Knowledge Center Episode 221 – From Compliance to Intelligence: CMS-0057-F Progress and the Future of AI in Healthcare: Sponsored by MCG Health October 3, 2025 This podcast is sponsored by MCG Health, which offers evidence-based clinical guidelines and software tools for healthcare providers and payers. These resources aim to optimize patient care and support care…
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