Posts by Samantha Holvey
WEDI Comments on CISA’s RFI on Cyber Incident Reporting
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 14, 2022 WEDI submitted a response to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) “Request for Information on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.” WEDI offered suggestions on how best to develop a cyber incident reporting program and general recommendations…
Read MoreWEDI to HHS – Industry lacks standards for No Surprises Act
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 14, 2022 Standards and essential workflows are lacking, and a collaborative approach to implementation would increase chances for success, group contends. Read More Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments & Letters Podcasts Press Releases Regulatory Updates SDOs & Operating Rules Updates Videos WEDI Blog…
Read More6 Recommendations for Overcoming No Surprises Act Hurdles
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 11, 2022 Key Takeaways: The No Surprises Act contains provisions that protect patients from surprise medical billing and out-of-network emergency care costs not reimbursed by insurance. Although considered a win for patients, the law (and its many nuances) have put a huge strain on…
Read MoreWEDI Calls on HHS to Delay No Surprises Act Data Exchange Requirements
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 10, 2022 WEDI said that HHS should employ a glidepath approach to the No Surprises Act data exchange requirements until the industry has adopted data standards to support GFEs. Read More Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments & Letters Podcasts Press Releases Regulatory…
Read MoreHHS advisory group submits No Surprises Act data exchange recommendations
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 10, 2022 The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange advisory group yesterday urged Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to work closely with standards development organizations and other health care partners to identify and pilot test appropriate No Surprises Act standards, harmonize them with…
Read MoreWEDI Member Position Advisory Session; Standards and Operating Rules
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 10, 2022 WEDI welcomed member feedback and insight on the X12 standards and CAQH CORE Operating rules recommendations submitted to NCVHS this summer. On May 23, 2022, CAQH CORE requested review of a set of new and updated operating rules for federal adoption by…
Read MoreDigital tools keep patients from falling through social risk cracks
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 9, 2022 Written by Samantha Holvey, MHL, Director, Workgroups & Communication As the national spotlight on health equity intensifies, social risk (e.g., poverty, race and/or ethnicity, limited community resources) screenings are growing in popularity with health systems. Currently, there are no established standards for…
Read MoreWEDI Submits Letter to Secretary Becerra about No Surprises Act Industry Glidepath
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 7, 2022 WEDI sent a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra outlining our concerns regarding implementation of the data exchange provisions of the No Surprises Act and offering recommendations for an industry glidepath. Download Comment Letter Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments & Letters…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on CMS “Make Your Voice Heard” RFI
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 7, 2022 WEDI submitted comments to CMS is response to a Request for Information entitled “Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs.” WEDI’s comments focused on health equity, telehealth, and continuing efforts to promote administrative simplification. Download Comment Letter Back…
Read MoreNovember 3, 2022 Member Newsletter
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F November 3, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates OSTP, in Partnership with ONC, Seeks Input on Optimizing Data Capture for Clinical Trials The CMS 2023 IPPS final rule requires antimicrobial use and resistance (AUR) data exchange to help advance public health reporting. Gravity Project Implementation…
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