Press Releases
WEDI Survey Finds Payers and Providers Facing Significant Challenges in Meeting CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Requirements
Lack of Financial Resources, Determining a Cohesive Enterprise Strategy Cited as Top Implementation Concerns WASHINGTON, DC, April 9, 2025 — The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) released results of its baseline survey conducted earlier this year on the industry’s readiness to meet requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Advancing Interoperability…
Read MoreWEDI’s 2024 Award Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 12, 2024 — WEDI, the nation’s authority on efficient health care information exchange, and a statutory advisor to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), proudly announced the winners of its annual awards. These awards honor the extraordinary contributions of industry leaders and the dedication of the organization’s volunteers.…
Read MoreWEDI 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 Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 WEDI Awards 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, and a statutory advisor to the…
Read MoreIndustry Survey: Feedback on Prior Authorization & Attachments Proposed Rules
Knowledge Center Industry Survey: Feedback on Prior Authorization & Attachments Proposed Rules 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 Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed…
Read MoreWEDI Applauds HHS Decision to Extend Enforcement Discretion for Critical Component of the No Surprises Act
Knowledge Center WEDI Applauds HHS Decision to Extend Enforcement Discretion for Critical Component of the No Surprises Act 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 WEDI Survey Results Reveal No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges 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 patients be given…
Read MoreCHIME and WEDI Launch the “THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK” Campaign to Arm Consumers Against Loss of Health Information
Knowledge Center CHIME and WEDI Launch the “THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK” Campaign to Arm Consumers Against Loss of Health Information 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…
Read MoreCHIME & WEDI Create “Think Before You Click” Campaign
Knowledge Center CHIME & WEDI Create “Think Before You Click” Campaign 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 to educate and empower consumers to take…
Read MoreHealth IT Industry Leader Awards Announced at WEDI Annual Meeting
Knowledge Center Health IT Industry Leader Awards Announced at WEDI Annual Meeting 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 of industry leaders and the organization’s…
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