Posts by Samantha Holvey
Podcast Episode 38: Telemedicine, the Essence of Healthcare with Ann Mond Johnson CEO, American Telemedicine Association
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F June 1, 2021 Matthew sits down and talks with Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. How has the view of telemedicine changed from pre-COVID today, how important has telehealth been for behavioral health, and where does telehealth fit in the “new normal”…
Read MoreMay 27, 2021 Newsletter
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F Health IT news you can use! May 27, 2021 Newsletter Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments & Letters Podcasts Press Releases Regulatory Updates SDOs & Operating Rules Updates Videos WEDI Blog WEDI in the News WEDI Newsletters WEDI Papers & Fact Sheets Recent Posts WEDI…
Read MoreChiquita Brooks-LaSure confirmed to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 26, 2021 Providers and others applaud Brooks-LaSure’s work on the ACA and her advocacy on health equity issues and for the underserved. Charles Stellar, president and CEO of WEDI, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, said, “Administrator Brooks-LaSure is now in a position to…
Read MoreEpic’s EHR Optimization Mitigates SDOH, Promotes Care Coordination
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 26, 2021 Epic’s EHR optimization services boost care coordination and help providers address social determinants of health, according to a recent health equity presentation for WEDI’s annual conference. Use the link below to read the full article. Epic’s EHR Optimization Mitigates SDOH, Promotes Care…
Read MoreWEDI Statement on Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Confirmation as CMS Administrator
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 26, 2021 “WEDI congratulates Chiquita Brooks-LaSure for her confirmation as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Administrator Brooks-LaSure is now in a position to lead the nation’s COVID-19 relief efforts and reform of the Medicare and Medicaid programs to better…
Read MorePodcast Episode 37: Interoperability & Transparency, Power to the Patients with Stanley Nachimson of Nachimson Advisors
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 24, 2021 Matthew has a fantastic discussion with Stanley Nachimson, Principal of Nachimson Advisors and a veteran of health technology for over 30 years. Stanley is the author of the authoritative paper on the cost of ICD-10 for physician practices and is an active…
Read MoreTripathi: Let’s Do Great Things With EHR Systems, Interoperability
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 20, 2021 The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) is maintaining its focus on information blocking, interoperability, and coordination between federal agencies, according to Micky Tripathi, national coordinator for health IT. “We built this foundation of EHR systems and we are…
Read MoreNew ONC Standards Bulletin Issue Available!
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 20, 2021 The ONC Standards Bulletin is a periodically published communication for healthcare stakeholders that includes updates about ONC health IT standards initiatives. It is part of an ongoing effort to communicate, coordinate, and promote the adoption and use of interoperability standards to facilitate the access, exchange, and use of electronic health information. This issue focuses on…
Read MoreHelp ONC Define Health Interoperability Outcomes for the Next Decade
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 20, 2021 What health interoperability outcomes would you like to see before/by 2030? ONC is looking for your input for “Health Interoperability Outcomes 2030” which we kicked off last week. You can submit your interoperability outcomes by July 30, 2021 by visiting HealthIT.gov or…
Read MorePodcast Episode 36: Nearing the Goal Line Against COVID-19 with Dr. William Winkenwerder, Chairman of CitiusTech and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F May 18, 2021 Matthew sits down and discusses the vaccine rollout with Dr. William Winkenwerder, Chairman of CitiusTech, former CEO of Highmark Health, and the former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs under George W. Bush. What needs to be done to get America…
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