Posts by Samantha Holvey
Why WEDI, with Jay Eisenstock
Knowledge Center Why WEDI, with Jay Eisenstock April 25, 2022 “Why WEDI” is a series of short interviews with WEDI members and leaders in health IT. This week we interviewed Jay Eisenstock, past Chair, WEDI Board of Directors and current Principle, JEConsulting. When did you join WEDI? I think somewhere around 2010, could have been earlier(HIPAA…
Read MoreApril 21, 2022 Newsletter
Knowledge Center April 21, 2022 Newsletter This edition includes: HHS Extends PHE for Additional 90 Days NSA Payer-Provider IDR Portal Now Open CMS Releases SNF PPS Proposed Rule ONC Announces 100% of HIT Developers Submit to Real World Testing CISA Issues Guidance on Cyber Incident Sharing FDA Releases Premarket Guidance on Medical Devices & Cybersecurity…
Read MoreThe Burke Stomach: A Story of Health Equity
Knowledge Center The Burke Stomach: A Story of Health Equity April 21, 2022 Written by Samantha Holvey As a child growing up in Appalachia, I knew of an ailment called “The Burke Stomach.” My mom and grandpa were self-diagnosed with this terrible disease that caused them to writhe in pain often and experience a wide…
Read MorePodcast Episode 71: Unlocking Digital Healthcare with Damo Consulting CEO Paddy Padmanabhan
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 71: Unlocking Digital Healthcare with Damo Consulting CEO Paddy Padmanabhan April 18, 2022 Matthew speaks with Paddy Padmanabhan, award-winning business leader, entrepreneur and best-selling author Paddy Padmanabhan, CEO of Damo Consulting. The two discuss what healthcare organizations should be prioritizing regarding digital health transformation, creating a frictionless digital health experience for…
Read MoreThe Quest to Improve Security, Privacy of Third-Party Health Apps
Knowledge Center The Quest to Improve Security, Privacy of Third-Party Health Apps April 13, 2022 From HealthITSecurity WEDI and the Confidentiality Coalition proposed recommendations for improving the transparency, security, and privacy of third-party health apps with access to PHI. The Quest to Improve Security, Privacy of Third-Party Health Apps Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments…
Read MoreWEDI Joins HCEG in offering the annual Industry Pulse Survey
Knowledge Center WEDI Joins HCEG in offering the annual Industry Pulse Survey April 12, 2022 The 11th Annual Industry Pulse Research Survey, co-developed and co-commissioned by the HCEG and WEDI, is now open! We need your opinions and your answers to national survey questions. WEDI members are asked to Take the survey today. Survey closes April…
Read MoreApril 7, 2022 Newsletter
Knowledge Center April 7, 2022 Newsletter April 7, 2022 This edition includes: Federal Updates OCR Announces New Enforcement Actions Senators Introduce Legislation to Bolster America’s Cybersecurity Posture White House Releases FY 2023 Budget OIG Reports 2 in 5 Medicare Beneficiaries used Telehealth During First Pandemic Year CMS Issues Proposed Rules for Inpatient Rehabilitation and Psychiatric…
Read MorePrivacy risks loom without third-party app and API standards, healthcare groups say
Knowledge Center Privacy risks loom without third-party app and API standards, healthcare groups say March 30, 2022 As the interoperability push continues in healthcare, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) and the Confidentiality Coalition are again urging regulatory leaders to address patient privacy and security risks posed by third-party apps generating healthcare data that…
Read MoreWEDI: ONC Health IT Certification Should Require ePA Data Exchange
Knowledge Center WEDI: ONC Health IT Certification Should Require ePA Data Exchange March 30, 2022 In a letter responding to an ONC request for information, WEDI gave several recommendations on transitioning the industry to ePA data exchange. Use the link below to read the full article. WEDI: ONC Health IT Certification Should Require ePA Data…
Read MoreWEDI Comment Letter on ONC ePA RFI
Knowledge Center WEDI Comment Letter on ONC ePA RFI March 25, 2022 WEDI submitted comments in response to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s “Request for Information: Electronic Prior Authorization Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria” Use the link below to view the full comment letter. WEDI Comment Letter on ONC ePA…
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