Posts by Samantha Holvey
STRUGGLING WITH GFES? REVENUE CYCLE LEADERS WILL SEE NEEDED RELIEF
Knowledge Center STRUGGLING WITH GFES? REVENUE CYCLE LEADERS WILL SEE NEEDED RELIEF December 13, 2022 KEY TAKEAWAYS GFEs need to cover not only the provider’s own services, but those of downstream providers expected to be needed to complete treatment. Enforcement of this part of the No Surprises Act requirement was expected to start January 1,…
Read MoreCMS Releases Interoperability and Prior Authorization Proposed Rule
Knowledge Center CMS Releases Interoperability and Prior Authorization Proposed Rule December 7, 2022 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule. With this rule, the Agency seeks to improve patient and provider access to health information and streamline processes related to prior authorization. The rule…
Read MoreHHS Gives Providers More Time for Good Faith Estimate Compliance
Knowledge Center HHS Gives Providers More Time for Good Faith Estimate Compliance December 6, 2022 December 06, 2022 – HHS has extended enforcement discretion for the delivery of some good faith estimates (GFEs) under the No Surprises Act, according to new guidance. The guidance released by HHS on Friday says that CMS will not begin enforcing…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on CMS National Provider Directory RFI
Knowledge Center WEDI Comments on CMS National Provider Directory RFI December 6, 2022 WEDI submitted a comment letter in response to: “Request for Information; National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services” released by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In our letter, WEDI provided feedback generally on the…
Read MoreWEDI Applauds HHS Decision to Extend Enforcement Discretion for Critical Component of the No Surprises Act
Knowledge Center WEDI Applauds HHS Decision to Extend Enforcement Discretion for Critical Component of the No Surprises Act December 2, 2022 Department Recognizes Need for Additional Time to Develop Standards WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 2, 2022 — WEDI applauds the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for issuing guidance that extends the enforcement discretion period for…
Read MoreWEDI Member Position Advisory Session: CMS National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services RFI
Knowledge Center WEDI Member Position Advisory Session: CMS National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services RFI December 2, 2022 CMS has issued a Request for Information for a proposed national directory of health care providers and services. This would potentially be a national hub for provider information and would be accessible to patients, providers, health plans…
Read MoreHow to Balance Third-Party Health App Benefits With Security, Privacy Risks
Knowledge Center How to Balance Third-Party Health App Benefits With Security, Privacy Risks November 29, 2022 Experts from WEDI, the Healthcare Leadership Council, and AHIP discuss the benefits of third-party health apps while weighing privacy and security risks. Read More Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments & Letters Podcasts Press Releases Regulatory Updates SDOs…
Read MoreWEDI comments address No Surprises Act, cyber incident reporting
Knowledge Center WEDI comments address No Surprises Act, cyber incident reporting November 29, 2022 Organization renews call for delays in implementing NSA, and it calls for change in defining ransomware attacks as data breaches. The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange last week submitted comments to two federal agencies, focusing on the No Surprises Act and…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2022 Member Newsletter
Knowledge Center November 17, 2022 Member Newsletter November 17, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates Report HITAC Recommendations on ONC Adopted Standards Prior Authorization Survey Link WEDI Submits New Approach for No Surprises Act to HHS and OPM WEDI Comments on CISA’s RFI on Cyber Incident Reporting Addressing Evolving Health Information Technology Needs in Pediatric…
Read MoreWEDI Submits New Approach for No Surprises Act to HHS and OPM
Knowledge Center WEDI Submits New Approach for No Surprises Act to HHS and OPM November 15, 2022 WEDI Submitted comments to the Request for Information entitled: “Advanced Explanation of Benefits and Good Faith Estimate for Covered Individuals” released by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury and Office of Personnel Management…
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