WEDI Newsletters

Knowledge Center November 17, 2022 Member Newsletter November 17, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates Report HITAC Recommendations on ONC Adopted Standards Prior Authorization Survey Link WEDI Submits New Approach for No Surprises Act to HHS and OPM WEDI Comments on CISA’s RFI on Cyber Incident Reporting Addressing Evolving Health Information Technology Needs in Pediatric…

Knowledge Center November 3, 2022 Member Newsletter November 3, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates OSTP, in Partnership with ONC, Seeks Input on Optimizing Data Capture for Clinical Trials The CMS 2023 IPPS final rule requires antimicrobial use and resistance (AUR) data exchange to help advance public health reporting. Gravity Project Implementation Pilot activities range…

Knowledge Center October 20, 2022 Member Newsletter October 20, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Update Report Where APIs meet Health Equity by Design: Introducing the FHIRedApp Health Innovation UPMC Tests Digital Health App for Surgery Patients Best Practices for Health Plans that Sub-Contract Creation of the Remittance Advice Upcoming events & Calendar October 20, 2022…

Knowledge Center October 6, 2022 Member Newsletter October 6, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates Request for Information: National Directory of Healthcare Providers and Services Best Practices for Health Plans that Sub-Contract Creation of the Remittance Advice Integrating Telehealth Data from Standalone Platforms into EHRs Upcoming events & Calendar October 6, 2022 Member Newsletter Back to…

Knowledge Center September 22, 2022 Member Newsletter September 23, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates RFI Released to Solicit Input on AEOB Requirement of the No Surprises Act. Melanie Fontes Rainer Tapped as OCR Director-Will Speak at WEDI National Conference. House Passes Prior Authorization Legislation. CMS Innovation Center to Host Webinar on Person-Centered Care: Engaging with Beneficiaries,…

Knowledge Center September 8, 2022 Newsletter September 8, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates CMS Reports ACOs Saved Medicare More Than $1.6 Billion in 2021. ONC and HRSA launch USCDI+ Initiative to support UDS Modernization. HRSA Announces $20 Million in Awards to Address Maternal Health Crisis; Reduce Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health. HHS Launches…

Knowledge Center August 25, 2022 Newsletter August 25, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates CMS Posts New No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution Resources. CMS Issues Roadmap for Ending PHE. CMS to Host National Stakeholder Call on the Inflation Reduction Act. CMS Discontinuing Use of Certain Certificates of Medical Necessity and Durable Medical Equipment Information Forms.…

Knowledge Center August 11, 2022 Newsletter August 12, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates Electronic Attachments Rule Sent to OMB. Feds Issue Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth. Senate FY23 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Removes UPI Funding Ban. Congress Includes Digital Identity Provision in Semiconductor Bill. CMS Hospital Final Rule Increases Payments for Acute Care Hospitals and…

Knowledge Center July 28, 2022 Newsletter July 29, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates PHE Extended for Additional 90 Days CMS Releases New Payment and Remittance FAQs ONC Publishes USCDI Version 3 ONC to Host EHI Sharing Workshop CMS Announced Updated eCQM DERep for CY2023 Reporting and Performance Periods CMS Releases 2023 CMS QRDA III…

Knowledge Center July 14, 2022 Newsletter July 15, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule Includes Telehealth Expansion Federal Government Warns Health Care Sector of New Ransomware Threat GAO calls on HHS to Improve Data Breach Reporting Process CMMI Identifies Implicit Bias in APMs ONC Launches HITAC Adopted Standards Task Force…