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WEDI Board Chair Reflections
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE January 24, 2023 As 2022 came to an end, so did my two-year term as the Chair of WEDI. Being the time of the year when we reflect on many things, I can’t help but think about the work WEDI…
Read MoreHealth IT: What’s “In” in 2023?
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE January 11, 2023 The “In and Out” trend is replacing “New Year’s Resolutions” and WEDI is here to share what’s IN for health IT in 2023! In no particular order: The WEDI Raining Regs series for all your 2023 health…
Read More2022 WEDI Annual Report
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE January 5, 2023 WEDI was formed in 1991 by then-Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Dr. Louis Sullivan to be a national, multi-stakeholder organization to serve as a voice for the health care industry to improve health information exchange…
Read MorePrior Authorization and Attachments Proposed Rules Now Published: Share your Perspectives on these Critical Regulations
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE January 4, 2023 Written by Robert Tennant, Vice President Federal Affairs The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released two long-awaited proposed rules that will significantly impact the health care industry. December 13 saw the release of the…
Read MoreWEDI Member Position Advisory Session: CMS National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services RFI
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE December 2, 2022 CMS has issued a Request for Information for a proposed national directory of health care providers and services. This would potentially be a national hub for provider information and would be accessible to patients, providers, health plans…
Read MoreWEDI Member Position Advisory Session; Standards and Operating Rules
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE November 10, 2022 WEDI welcomed member feedback and insight on the X12 standards and CAQH CORE Operating rules recommendations submitted to NCVHS this summer. On May 23, 2022, CAQH CORE requested review of a set of new and updated operating…
Read MoreDigital tools keep patients from falling through social risk cracks
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE November 9, 2022 Written by Samantha Holvey, MHL, Director, Workgroups & Communication As the national spotlight on health equity intensifies, social risk (e.g., poverty, race and/or ethnicity, limited community resources) screenings are growing in popularity with health systems. Currently, there…
Read MoreWhy WEDI, with Steven Kansteiner, Vice President of Physician Data Operations at UnitedHealthcare
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE 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…
Read MoreInterview with Ron Emerson, Zoom, Global Healthcare Lead – Telehealth Awareness Week
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE 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…
Read MoreLet’s Work Together
Knowledge Center Episode 262- Beyond Clinical Data: Connecting Social Care Through Interoperability. Kemper Tell, LACIE 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…
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