WEDI Blog
Let’s Work Together
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…
Read MoreProtecting Half the Sky
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…
Read MoreBuilding Trust in Digital Health
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…
Read MoreSpeaking With One Voice: SDOs, CORE and WEDI Send Joint Letter to HHS on Administrative Standards
Knowledge Center Speaking With One Voice: SDOs, CORE and WEDI Send Joint Letter to HHS on Administrative Standards June 22, 2022 Written by Charles Stellar, WEDI President & CEO As we know all too well, the health care standards and operating rules development process can be highly siloed. However, this mold was cast aside by…
Read MoreWEDI Survey Results: No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges
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…
Read MoreHappy or Hesitant? Perhaps a Bit of Both. Inside the Mind of a WEDI Event Director
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…
Read More2022 WEDI No Surprises Act Survey Results
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…
Read MoreWhy WEDI, with Ed Hafner
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…
Read MoreWEDI Workgroups – Open House
Knowledge Center WEDI Workgroups – Open House May 12, 2022 Industry leaders – like YOU – have been an integral part of WEDI workgroups, providing thoughtful leadership and common-sense approaches to enhance the exchange of clinical and administrative health information since the 1990s. By collecting input, exchanging ideas, and developing recommendations, our workgroups inspire impactful…
Read MoreWhy WEDI, with Nancy Spector
Knowledge Center Why WEDI, with Nancy Spector May 3, 2022 “Why WEDI” is a series of short interviews with WEDI members and leaders in health IT. This week we interviewed Nancy Spector, Chair, WEDI Board of Directors and Coding and HIT Advocacy Director, American Medical Association. When did you join WEDI? I joined WEDI in 2005 when I…
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