Comments & Letters
WEDI Testimony: NCVHS X12 & CAQH CORE Hearing
Knowledge Center WEDI Testimony: NCVHS X12 & CAQH CORE Hearing January 20, 2023 The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics Standards Subcommittee hearing has taken place this week, Jan.18 & 19, examining the new and updated transaction standards and operating rules. The first day focused on the X12 proposal to move to the 008020…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on CMS NPRM: NCPDP Standards
Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on CMS NPRM: NCPDP Standards January 10, 2023 WEDI submitted comments in response to the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled “Administrative Simplification: Modifications of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Retail Pharmacy Standards; and Adoption of Pharmacy Subrogation…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on Proposals for Updates to X12 Transactions and New and Updated CORE Operating Rules
Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on Proposals for Updates to X12 Transactions and New and Updated CORE Operating Rules December 15, 2022 WEDI submitted a response to a Request for Comment from the National Committee on Vital and Health Statics entitled: “Proposals for Updates to X12 Transactions and New and Updated CORE Operating Rules.” Download Comment…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on CMS National Provider Directory RFI
Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on CMS National Provider Directory RFI December 6, 2022 WEDI submitted a comment letter in response to: “Request for Information; National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services” released by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In our letter, WEDI provided feedback generally on the…
Read MoreWEDI Submits New Approach for No Surprises Act to HHS and OPM
Knowledge Center WEDI Submits New Approach for No Surprises Act to HHS and OPM November 15, 2022 WEDI Submitted comments to the Request for Information entitled: “Advanced Explanation of Benefits and Good Faith Estimate for Covered Individuals” released by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury and Office of Personnel Management…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on CISA’s RFI on Cyber Incident Reporting
Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on CISA’s RFI on Cyber Incident Reporting November 14, 2022 WEDI submitted a response to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) “Request for Information on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.” WEDI offered suggestions on how best to develop a cyber incident reporting program and general…
Read MoreWEDI Submits Letter to Secretary Becerra about No Surprises Act Industry Glidepath
Knowledge Center WEDI Submits Letter to Secretary Becerra about No Surprises Act Industry Glidepath November 7, 2022 WEDI sent a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra outlining our concerns regarding implementation of the data exchange provisions of the No Surprises Act and offering recommendations for an industry glidepath. Download Comment Letter Back to Knowledge Center Categories…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on CMS “Make Your Voice Heard” RFI
Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on CMS “Make Your Voice Heard” RFI November 7, 2022 WEDI submitted comments to CMS is response to a Request for Information entitled “Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs.” WEDI’s comments focused on health equity, telehealth, and continuing efforts to promote administrative simplification. Download Comment Letter…
Read MoreWEDI Submits Comments to NIST on Cybersecurity Resource Guide
Knowledge Center WEDI Submits Comments to NIST on Cybersecurity Resource Guide September 23, 2022 WEDI responsed to the publication in July 2022 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 21 NIST SP 800-66r2 ipd “Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule: A Cybersecurity Resource Guide.” WEDI appreciates…
Read MoreWEDI Submits Letter to CMS on Administrative Simplification Guidance
Knowledge Center WEDI Submits Letter to CMS on Administrative Simplification Guidance August 9, 2022 WEDI submitted comments in response to the publication by CMS of administrative simplification guidance in the areas of: (i) Covered Entities’ responsibility for ensuring Business Associates’ compliance with HIPAA regulations; and (ii) Health plans’ payment of health care claims using Virtual…
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