WEDI Blog
Why WEDI, with Steven Kansteiner, Vice President of Physician Data Operations at UnitedHealthcare
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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…
Read MoreInterview with Ron Emerson, Zoom, Global Healthcare Lead – Telehealth Awareness Week
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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…
Read MoreLet’s Work Together
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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…
Read MoreProtecting Half the Sky
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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…
Read MoreBuilding Trust in Digital Health
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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…
Read MoreSpeaking With One Voice: SDOs, CORE and WEDI Send Joint Letter to HHS on Administrative Standards
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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 Standards Development…
Read MoreWEDI Survey Results: No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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 Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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 even involved…
Read More2022 WEDI No Surprises Act Survey Results
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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…
Read MoreWhy WEDI, with Ed Hafner
Knowledge Center Episode 269 – Connecting Data, Intelligence and Action in a Practical Way 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…
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