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WEDI Calls for HHS Action to Ensure Data Exchange Continuity Following Cyberattacks
WEDI Calls for HHS Action to Ensure Data Exchange Continuity Following Cyberattacks Recent Cyber Incidents Highlight Need to Maintain Flow of prescriptions, Claims and Other Transactions WASHINGTON, DC, May 16, 2024 — The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) has sent a letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services…
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 WEDI Awards
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan ONC’s Micky Tripathi one of the industry leaders honored for contributions to further WEDI’s mission and national health IT industry initiatives. WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 15, 2023 — WEDI, the nation’s authority on efficient health care information exchange,…
Read MoreIndustry Survey: Feedback on Prior Authorization & Attachments Proposed Rules
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan February 8, 2023 The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI), a non-profit multistakeholder association representing providers, health plans, vendors, standards organizations, and government, is conducting the survey below to obtain information and perspectives on two Centers for…
Read MoreWEDI Applauds HHS Decision to Extend Enforcement Discretion for Critical Component of the No Surprises Act
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan December 2, 2022 Department Recognizes Need for Additional Time to Develop Standards WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 2, 2022 — WEDI applauds the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for issuing guidance that extends the enforcement discretion period for…
Read MoreWEDI Survey Results Reveal No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan June 8, 2022 More than 80 percent favor delay due to lack of data exchange standards WASHINGTON, DC, June 8, 2022 — The No Surprises Act (included in H.R. 133) requires that uninsured, self-pay, and commercially insured…
Read MoreCHIME and WEDI Launch the “THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK” Campaign to Arm Consumers Against Loss of Health Information
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan May 23, 2022 ANN ARBOR, MI, and WASHINGTON, DC, May 23, 2022 — As patients increasingly permit access to their health information by way of third-party applications (apps), the need to ensure the privacy and security of…
Read MoreCHIME & WEDI Create “Think Before You Click” Campaign
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan May 20, 2022 CHIME and WEDI have developed the “THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK” resource to assist consumers who are looking to share their health information with third-party apps. This initiative, which includes a 5-step checklist, is designed…
Read MoreHealth IT Industry Leader Awards Announced at WEDI Annual Meeting
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan December 20, 2021 Industry leaders honored for contributions to further association mission and national health IT industry initiatives. WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 20, 2021 — WEDI announced the winners of its annual awards program, honoring the significant contributions…
Read MoreWEDI Announces 2022 Board of Directors
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan December 20, 2021 Multi-stakeholder board comprised of health plans, providers, government regulators, industry vendors and standards organizations ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives on a leading HHS advisor’s governing body. WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 20, 2021 —…
Read More2021 WEDI Industry Survey
Knowledge Center Episode 173: FHIR, Opening Doors to a Bigger, Better Health Care Future. Virtual Health’s Huthaifa Khan July 16, 2021 WEDI is conducting this survey to gather feedback on critical industry topics and learn how WEDI can be of better service to our constituents. The survey will remain open until July 30th. The survey…
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