Press Releases

Knowledge Center WEDI Offers Public Comments on Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement Draft 2 June 19, 2019 WEDI supports establishing a framework for the trusted exchange of electronic health information; offers the structure for intra‐industry collaboration WASHINGTON, DC — June 19, 2019 — WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT…

Knowledge Center WEDI Offers Public Comments on CMS and ONC Proposed Rules Implementing Provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act June 7, 2019 WEDI commends the work undertaken to advance interoperability but feels the proposed timeline is insufficient for provider adoption and implementation and EHR vendor development WASHINGTON, DC — June 7, 2019 — WEDI, the…

Knowledge Center WEDI Announces 2019 Summer Forum “Bridging EDI to API: Working for Today, Preparing for Tomorrow” June 6, 2019 July 30-31 event will bring healthcare leaders together to address issues affecting the future of Health IT and interoperability WASHINGTON, DC — June 6, 2019 — WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of…

Knowledge Center Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Collaborative Launches Survey to Identify Issues with the Interoperable Exchange of Healthcare Data May 21, 2019 FARMINGTON, Conn. – May 21, 2019 – The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) collaborative, developed to promote interoperability by assuring the security and privacy of trusted networks, today announced the release of a five-question survey. The…

Knowledge Center WEDI Releases Industry White Paper, “Provider Adjustments (PLB) in the Electronics Remittance Advice (835)” May 20, 2019 Document outlines and explains common complexities of the PLB WASHINGTON, DC — May 20, 2019 — WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT to create efficiencies in healthcare information exchange and a…

Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on Launch of Health and Human Services Compliance Review Program April 11, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC — April 11, 2019 — This month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will launch its Compliance Review Program, an audit to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules for electronic…

Knowledge Center WEDI Announces Keynote and Speaker Lineup for 2019 Spring Conference March 4, 2019 May 20-22 conference will bring health care leaders together across payers, providers, government regulators and industry vendors to discuss critical challenges facing the industry   WASHINGTON, DC — March 4, 2019 — WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT…

Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on CMS and ONC Announcement on Proposed Rules implementing provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act February 19, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC — February 19, 2019 — WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT to create efficiencies in healthcare information exchange and a statutory advisor to the U.S.…

Knowledge Center WEDI Releases Industry White Paper Authored by Newly Chartered Prior Authorization Council February 5, 2019 Document outlines recommendations on addressing gaps that significantly reduce the administrative burden generated by prior authorization WASHINGTON, DC — February 5, 2019 — WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT to create efficiencies in healthcare…

Knowledge Center WEDI Announces New 2019 Chair and Chair-Elect January 29, 2019 Jay Eisenstock and Nancy Spector to drive industry efforts in advancing use of health IT WASHINGTON, DC — January 29, 2019 — WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health information technology (HIT) to create efficiencies in health care information exchange…