Posts by Samantha Holvey
Podcast Episode 75; Measuring the Value of Standards. Post NCVHS Listening Session Discussion (part 1) with WEDI Chair Elect Ed Hafner
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 20, 2022 The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Standards Subcommittee held a Listening Session June 9 on Standardization of Information for Burden Reduction and Post-Pandemic America “Convergence 2.0.” The Subcommittee conducted three panels: (i) Advance HIPAA…
Read MoreNo Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirements Create Burden
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 20, 2022 The convening provider requirements in the No Surprises Act pose challenges for providers, who would rather delay the obligation until data exchange standards are in place, according to a survey by the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange…
Read MoreJune 16, 2022 Newsletter
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 16, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates WEDI, CAQH CORE, HL7, NCPDP and X12 Send Joint Letter to HHS WEDI Testifies at NCVHS Listening Session WEDI Submits Comments to OCR Bipartisan, Bicameral Draft Privacy Legislation Introduced, Hearing Planning Congressional…
Read MoreWEDI Survey Results: No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 16, 2022 Written by Robert Tennant, Vice President Federal Affairs As we now know, the No Surprises Act (included in H.R. 133) requires that uninsured, self-pay, and commercially insured patients be given a “good faith estimate” (GFE) of the…
Read MoreHappy or Hesitant? Perhaps a Bit of Both. Inside the Mind of a WEDI Event Director
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 15, 2022 Written by Michael McNutt I’ve been involved in meeting, conference, and special event planning since 1994 when I helped with the opening ceremonies for the World Cup Soccer Tournament. With my knowledge of the business, I even…
Read MorePodcast Episode 74: The Benefits, Challenges and Myths Behind Virtual Staffing with Dr Steven Kupferman, Co-Founder and Chairman of MedVA.com
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 13, 2022 Matthew welcomes Steven Kupferman, DMD, MD, the Co-founder and Chairman of MedVA.com a premier healthcare Virtual Assistance Service, designed to improve patient care within thriving medical and dental practices. Dr. Kupferman discusses how virtual assistants support staffing…
Read MoreFriday at Five: Recent Studies, Surveys and Reports
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 13, 2022 2022 WEDI No Surprises Act Survey Results The WEDI (@WEDIonline) No Surprises Task Group developed a survey in April, which collected input from 274 industry stakeholders. “While the No Surprises Act includes much needed consumer protections against…
Read MoreCAQH, HL7, NCPDP, X12 and WEDI Send Joint Letter on Administrative Standards
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 8, 2022 This joint letter was sent to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra from the HIPAA-designated Standards Development Organizations and Operating Rules Entity (CAQH Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange, Health Level Seven, National Council for Prescription Drug Programs,…
Read MoreWEDI Survey Results Reveal No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 8, 2022 More than 80 percent favor delay due to lack of data exchange standards WASHINGTON, DC, June 8, 2022 — The No Surprises Act (included in H.R. 133) requires that uninsured, self-pay, and commercially insured patients be given…
Read More2022 WEDI No Surprises Act Survey Results
Knowledge Center Episode 235: The Evolution & Challenges of Information Blocking. Part 2 of 2 June 8, 2022 The WEDI No Surprises Task Group developed a survey in April, which collected input from 274 industry stakeholders. Use the link below to see the full survey results. Contact sholvey@wedi.org if you would like to participate in…
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