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Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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…
Read MoreSpeaking With One Voice: SDOs, CORE and WEDI Send Joint Letter to HHS on Administrative Standards
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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 the three…
Read MoreWEDI Survey Results: No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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…
Read MoreHappy or Hesitant? Perhaps a Bit of Both. Inside the Mind of a WEDI Event Director
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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…
Read More2022 WEDI No Surprises Act Survey Results
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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…
Read MoreWhy WEDI, with Ed Hafner
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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…
Read MoreWEDI Workgroups – Open House
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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,…
Read MoreWhy WEDI, with Nancy Spector
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines 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…
Read MoreWhy WEDI, with Jay Eisenstock
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines April 25, 2022 “Why WEDI” is a series of short interviews with WEDI members and leaders in health IT. This week we interviewed Jay Eisenstock, past Chair, WEDI Board of Directors and current Principle, JEConsulting. When did you join WEDI?…
Read MoreThe Burke Stomach: A Story of Health Equity
Knowledge Center Episode 246- Making Accountable Care Work in Long-Term Care: Lessons from the Front Lines April 21, 2022 Written by Samantha Holvey As a child growing up in Appalachia, I knew of an ailment called “The Burke Stomach.” My mom and grandpa were self-diagnosed with this terrible disease that caused them to writhe in…
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