Knowledge Center
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 169: A Guiding Hand for Digital Health Solutions- Ryan Bengtson, President & CEO, Panda Health
Knowledge Center Episode 169: A Guiding Hand for Digital Health Solutions- Ryan Bengtson, President & CEO, Panda Health Michael welcomes Panda Health President and CEO Ryan Bengtson to the podcast to discuss industry complexities in the embracing of digital health tools and the importance of being knowledgeable in order to make the best decision for…
Read MoreFact Sheet: What’s new in Version 8020 X12 TR3s?
Put together by the WEDI Remittance Advice and Payment SWG: The new Corrected Payer Name Loop in Version 8020 X12 TR3s is designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of reporting multiple insurance payers. It offers clear benefits by reducing manual rework, improving member and provider satisfaction, and incentivizing the use of the 835 transaction.…
Read MoreEpisode 168: Understanding the Basics of CMS’ Administrative Simplification Enforcement
Michael welcomes Paul Anderson (Health Insurance Specialist) and Jamie Lookabill (Technical Advisor, Enforcement Division) with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to offer an introductory look at the administrative simplification enforcement process. Paul and Jamie offer information on the different types of HIPAA enforcement, how CMS communicates with the industry about enforcement, and the overall enforcement process, from filing a complaint, the use of ASETT (Administrative Simplification Enforcement and Testing Tool), corrective action plans and civil monetary penalties.
Read MoreEpisode 167: The Need for Collaboration & Investment to Evolve Healthcare Interoperability. Sponsored by InterSystems
This episode is sponsored by InterSystems, the leading provider of AI-enabled data management solutions for industries with complex challenges, including healthcare, financial services, and supply chain and logistics.
Michael welcomes Steven Berkow, Senior Advisor, Value-Based Care with InterSystems. The two discuss Steve’s involvement at WEDI’s Summer Forum in Chicago, where he served as a moderator for the payer panel on the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule. The two discussed the challenges and potential solutions for improving interoperability within healthcare data, and the importance of standardizing APIs for healthcare providers.
Read MoreEpisode 166: Fortifying Healthcare Cybersecurity Measures with Nametag’s Aaron Painter
Michael chats with Nametag CEO Aaron Painter on how emerging technology, patient-centric data policies and even remote working is affecting the cybersecurity infrastructure in healthcare. The two discuss the “old school” nature of social engineering attacks and steps that the industry can take to combat threat actors.
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WEDI Letter on the No Surprises Act
WEDI submitted a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra on the No Surprises Act issue of including diagnosis codes on Good Faith Estimations and Advanced Explanations of Benefits for insured individuals.
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