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
Podcast Episode 36: Nearing the Goal Line Against COVID-19 with Dr. William Winkenwerder, Chairman of CitiusTech and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Knowledge Center Matthew sits down and discusses the vaccine rollout with Dr. William Winkenwerder, Chairman of CitiusTech, former CEO of Highmark Health, and the former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs under George W. Bush. What needs to be done to get America past the goal line in our battle against COVID-19 and what…
Read MoreProviders supportive of push to overhaul HIPAA, but air serious concerns about data privacy, timing
Knowledge Center IT vendors were split on shortening the window, with HIMSS calling 15 days a “reasonable measure of timeliness” for a request. But CHIME commented the reduction “will not always be feasible and could add costs to the healthcare system,” suggesting regulators should document exceptions. Organizations should continue to have 30 days given the…
Read MorePodcast Episode 35: WEDI Workgroup Spotlight; Provider Information Subworkgroup
Knowledge Center Everyday, WEDI members volunteer their time and talent to WEDI workgroups to provide thoughtful leadership and common-sense approaches that enhance the exchange of clinical and administrative healthcare information. They collect input, exchange ideas, and make recommendations that inspire impactful and far-reaching change in our industry. This week, Matthew speaks with Michelle Barry, Co-Chair…
Read MorePodcast Episode 34: Health Information Exchanges, Our Public Health Utility with Lisa Bari, SHIEC CEO
Knowledge Center The work of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) is vast and diverse, from SDoH to public health/pandemic response and so much more. This week, Matthew welcomes Lisa Bari, CEO of the Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative (SHIEC), a national collaborative representing more than 81 health information exchanges (HIEs). SHIEC member HIEs serve 95% of…
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WEDI Comments: Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support, and Remove Barriers to, Coordinated Care and Individual Engagement
Knowledge Center WEDI is pleased to submit the following comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) entitled, “Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support, and Remove Barriers to, Coordinated Care and Individual Engagement,” published on January 21, 2021. We believe modifying the current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…
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