WEDI provides a full suite of resources designed to help organizations better understand and manage health IT. The Resources section provides access to WEDI’s various tools and library of health IT information.
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Resources
Episode 202: Health Equity Progress in the United States. LaShawn McIver (AHIP) and Joy Lewis (AHA)
Knowledge Center From WEDI’s Winter Forum earlier this year, a fireside chat about Health Equity’s progress and future. The guests are LaShawn McIver, MD, SVP, Chief Health Equity Officer with AHIP, and Joy Lewis, SVP, Health Equity Strategies and Executive Director, Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, American Hospital Association. The moderator is Nancy Spector,…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 5.5.25
OCR Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Neurology Practice. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a small New York neurology practice following a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. The settlement resolves the investigation of a ransomware attack reported by the practice in December…
Read MoreEpisode 201: Supervised AI to Eliminate Patient Isolation in Health Care w/ Oren Nissim, Brook Health
Knowledge Center Michael welcomes Oren Nissim, CEO and Co-founder of Brook Health, which focuses on AI-powered remote health care management, particularly for individuals with chronic conditions. The two discuss the unique balance between advanced technology and the human touch necessary to enhance the patient experience and the present and future of artificial intelligence in the…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 4.28.25
OCR Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Public Hospital. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a public hospital on the U.S. Territory, island of Guam following two complaints alleging improper disclosure of electronic protected health information (ePHI) through a ransomware attack affecting approximately 5,000 individuals. OCR’s investigation found that the hospital…
Read MoreEpisode 200: Reflections- With Teamwork and Collaboration, Wonderful Things Can Be Achieved. Former WEDI CEO President and CEO Charles Stellar
Knowledge Center Michael recently welcomed retired WEDI President and CEO Charles Stellar for the podcast’s 200th episode. Charles updates his post-WEDI activities, including travel and reuniting with old friends and colleagues. He reflected on WEDI’s growth and accomplishments during his nearly 10 years with the association, and stressed collaboration, leadership development, and mentorship as the…
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