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
WEDI Federal Update 2.3.2025
Senate Committees Hold HHS Secretary Confirmation Hearings. Two Senate Committees conducted confirmation hearings for President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing on Jan. 29. View the hearing here. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions…
Read MoreEpisode 188- Bridging the Data Gap: The Role of Standards & Technology in Genomic Data Exchange, Sandy Rolfe, WEDI Genomics Workgroup Chair
Knowledge Center Michael welcomes Sandy Rolfe, Chair of the WEDI Genomics Workgroup and Clinical Lead for the InterQual Molecular Diagnostics and Durable Medical Equipment at Optum. The two discuss the ever evolving state of Genomics research, data privacy and security, and how data interoperability and standards can aid in care and patient satisfaction. WEDI members…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 1.27.2025
Date Announced for HHS Secretary Confirmation Senate Hearing. The Senate Committee on Finance announced that a hearing entitled “Hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services” has been scheduled for 10 am ET on January 29. Go here to review the statements from…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 1.20.2025
OCR Settles HIPAA Phishing Cybersecurity Investigation for $3M. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a supplier and direct-to-patient distributor of continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and other supplies to diabetics, concerning potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule and Breach Notification Rule following a breach of electronic protected health information (ePHI)…
Read MoreEpisode 187- Bridging the Gap: Technology, Policy, and the Future of Rural Healthcare. Neal Neuberger, Health Tech Strategies
Knowledge Center Michael welcomes Neal Neuberger, President of Health Tech Strategies and lead for the National Rural Health Association’s Rural Health IT Coalition. Neal addresses the current state of health care in rural US communities, the successes and challenges over the years through technology and regulations, and the “deprioritization” of telehealth. Neal and NRHA will…
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