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Knowledge Center Why WEDI, with Steven Kansteiner, Vice President of Physician Data Operations at UnitedHealthcare September 2, 2022 “Why WEDI” is a series of short interviews with WEDI members and leaders in health IT. This week we interviewed Steven Kansteiner, Vice President of Physician Data Operations at UnitedHealthcare. Steve is also on the WEDI Board of…

Knowledge Center Interview with Ron Emerson, Zoom, Global Healthcare Lead – Telehealth Awareness Week August 31, 2022 WEDI is a proud supporter of Telehealth Awareness Week, September 18-24 #TelehealthisHealth Michael McNutt, WEDI Director of Events & Education, sits down with Ron Emerson, Zoom Global Healthcare Lead to discuss all things Telehealth. Learn more about the Telehealth…

Knowledge Center Let’s Work Together August 26, 2022 Written by Samantha Holvey, MHL, Director, Workgroups & Communications 2022 marks 10 years that I have been working at WEDI and managing the workgroups has been the most amazing journey. The hundreds of member volunteers that I know by voice, who feel more like friends, have taught…

Knowledge Center Protecting Half the Sky June 29, 2022  Written by Samantha Holvey, MHL, Director, Workgroups & Communication Updated 7/8/22 Back in 2009 when I was thinking about going to grad school but wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to study, I read “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” and my…

Knowledge Center Building Trust in Digital Health June 28, 2022 By Michael Perretta, co-creator of Docket® “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffett Taking a “Shot” at Immunization Records There wasn’t a noticeable demand for immunization records back in 2017, but there also wasn’t a…

Knowledge Center WEDI Survey Results: No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges 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 cost…

Knowledge Center Happy or Hesitant? Perhaps a Bit of Both. Inside the Mind of a WEDI Event Director 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…

Knowledge Center 2022 WEDI No Surprises Act Survey Results 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 the NSA task group. 2022 WEDI No Surprises…

Knowledge Center Why WEDI, with Ed Hafner May 13, 2022 “Why WEDI” is a series of short interviews with WEDI members and leaders in health IT. This week we interviewed Ed Hafner, Chair-Elect, WEDI Board of Directors and Coding and AVP Payer Strategy – Medical Network, Change Healthcare. When did you join WEDI? We joined in…