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 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…
Read MoreWEDI Federal Update 4.14.25
CMS Administrator Shares Vision for the Agency. In a press release, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the newly confirmed Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shared his vision for the Agency. CMS will work to modernize Medicare, the Marketplaces and Medicaid. Actions the Agency will take include: (i) Empowering the American People with…
Read MoreEpisode 199: Building a Successful Virtual-First Care Model. Ovatient CEO Michael Dalton
Knowledge Center Michael welcomes Ovatient CEO Michael Dalton. Ovatient is a virtual health company that provides a connected, meaningful, and personalized patient experience that empowers care teams with nearly real-time data. The two discuss trends in virtual care post-pandemic, lessons learned by health systems regarding virtual care delivery, and key factor for successful virtual-first care…
Read MoreWEDI Blog: Results from WEDI’s Industry Survey on Progress made on the CMS 0057-F Final Rule
Results from WEDI’s Industry Survey on Progress made on the CMS 0057-F Final Rule Robert M. Tennant WEDI Executive Director WEDI has taken on the task of tracking industry progress toward compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Final Rule, also known as CMS-0057-F, as…
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