Podcasts
Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health
Knowledge Center Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health January 23, 2026 Michael Lunzer, Founder and CEO of Itiliti Health visits the podcast to break down the real-world impact of CMS-0057, the challenges of turning interoperability policy into practice, and where healthcare organizations can unlock value beyond compliance—today and…
Read MoreEpisode 233- Inside TEFCA: QHIN Leaders on the State of Nationwide Interoperability
Knowledge Center Episode 233- Inside TEFCA: QHIN Leaders on the State of Nationwide Interoperability January 16, 2026 From WEDI’s 2025 National Conference and moderated by Sequoia Project’s Zoe Barber, leaders from Epic, eHealth Exchange, and KONZA discuss their progress as designated QHINs, highlighting key milestones, lessons learned, and the real-world challenges of standing up TEFCA…
Read MoreEpisode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F
Knowledge Center Episode 232- The Role of Intermediaries in CMS-0057F January 12, 2026 From WEDI’s 2025 National Conference, Beth Davis from Veradigm Payerpath moderates a discussion on the role of intermediaries in CMS-0057F. The participants: Pam Grosze, Board Chair, the Cooperative Exchange Denny Brennan, Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Data Consortium Sherry Wilson, Executive VP, Compliance…
Read MoreEpisode 231- Best of 2025- Our Top 3 Podcast Episodes
Knowledge Center Episode 234- From Regulation to Real-World Impact: Operationalizing CMS-0057, sponsored by Itiliti Health January 2, 2026 Happy New Year from WEDI! Michael offers some quick bites from our top 3 most downloaded episodes of 2025: #3: Rethinking Value-Based Care: Why Children Can’t Be Left Behind (Taylor Beery, Imagine Pediatrics, Ep 219) #2: Electronic…
Read MoreEpisode 230- Bridging Innovation and Compliance: Preparing for CMS-0057-F in 2027
Knowledge Center Episode 230- Bridging Innovation and Compliance: Preparing for CMS-0057-F in 2027 December 19, 2025 In this episode (from our National Conference), moderated by WEDI Chair Merri-Lee Stine (Aetna) and featuring Steve Berkow (InterSystems), Anna Taylor (MultiCare), and Stephan Rubin (Optum), we dive into the real-world state of CMS 0057 implementation, bringing together perspectives…
Read MoreEpisode 229: Bridging Payers and Providers: Policy, Innovation, and Collaboration for the Future of Care
Knowledge Center Episode 229: Bridging Payers and Providers: Policy, Innovation, and Collaboration for the Future of Care December 15, 2025 This episode, from our November National Conference, explores one of health care’s most persistent challenges: how hospitals and health plans can move from operating at cross-purposes to truly rowing in the same direction. Our guests…
Read MoreEpisode 228 – People, Process, and Performance: Building Resilient RCM Teams
Knowledge Center Episode 228 – People, Process, and Performance: Building Resilient RCM Teams December 5, 2025 Michael welcomes Todd Van Meter, CEO of Accuity and a 30-year healthcare RCM veteran. Todd shares insights on navigating change in revenue cycle management. From separating AI hype from real ROI to building resilient teams and redefining the patient–provider–payer…
Read MoreEpisode 227 – SDOH, Risk Stratification, and the Road to Proactive Care
Knowledge Center Episode 227 – SDOH, Risk Stratification, and the Road to Proactive Care November 30, 2025 In this episode, Michael welcomes Lightbeam Health CTO Mike Hoxter to discuss how advanced analytics and social determinants of health (SDOH) data are reshaping population health management. As organizations deepen their commitment to value-based care, Mike explains how…
Read MoreEpisode 226- Understanding AI Governance and the Boardroom Through Six Dimensions. JaeLynn Williams
Knowledge Center Episode 226- Understanding AI Governance and the Boardroom Through Six Dimensions. JaeLynn Williams November 21, 2025 Michael welcomes Jaelynn Williams, former CEO of Air Methods and a respected healthcare and business thought leader. Jaelynn has developed the Board AI Governance Index™, a groundbreaking framework that helps boards assess and strengthen their AI readiness—balancing…
Read MoreEpisode 225- WEDI Workgroup Introduction: Patient Experience
Knowledge Center Episode 225- WEDI Workgroup Introduction: Patient Experience November 14, 2025 From WEDI’s recently concluded National Conference in Washington DC, co-chairs Emma Andelson from the American Medical Association and Anna Hyde from the Arthritis Foundation introduce WEDI’s newest workgroup, Patient Experience. The workgroup’s primary aim is to embed the patient perspective into healthcare business…
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