Posts by Samantha Holvey
WEDI Testifies at the NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards Listening Session
Knowledge Center WEDI Testifies at the NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards Listening Session August 25, 2021 The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Standards Subcommittee held a listening session on Healthcare Standards Development, Adoption and Implementation. Nancy Spector, WEDI Board Chair, presented the WEDI testimony to NCVHS on the “Information exchange and HIPAA present day challenges…
Read MorePodcast Episode 50: Aspire and Achieve- ONC’s Health Interoperability Outcomes 2030 project with ONC’s Steven Posnack
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 50: Aspire and Achieve- ONC’s Health Interoperability Outcomes 2030 project with ONC’s Steven Posnack August 23, 2021 From WEDI’s July Summer Forum, we present our keynote from ONC’s deputy national coordinator, Steven Posnack. Over the summer, ONC launched a new initiative to plot out interoperability goals to drive the industry forward.…
Read MoreWEDI Letter to Secretary Becerra on the NSA – AEOB Issue
Knowledge Center WEDI Letter to Secretary Becerra on the NSA – AEOB Issue August 19, 2021 The No Surprises Act, signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, was an important step toward increased transparency and removing a significant financial challenge for patients. As the compliance date soon approaches, WEDI has…
Read MorePodcast Episode 49: No Surprises Act; Interim Final Rule Discussion with Stanley Nachimson of Nachimson Advisors
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 49: No Surprises Act; Interim Final Rule Discussion with Stanley Nachimson of Nachimson Advisors August 16, 2021 Recorded from WEDI’s Summer Forum in July, Matthew talks about the first interim final rule issued by CMS to implement the provisions of the No Surprises Act with Stanley Nachimson of Nachimson Advisors. Upcoming…
Read MoreAugust 12, 2021 Newsletter
Knowledge Center August 12, 2021 Newsletter Health IT news you can use! August 12, 2021 Newsletter Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments & Letters Podcasts Press Releases Regulatory Updates SDOs & Operating Rules Updates Videos WEDI Blog WEDI in the News WEDI Newsletters WEDI Papers & Fact Sheets Recent Posts January 2025 Newsletters WEDI Federal…
Read MorePodcast Episode 48: Da Vinci Discusses Payer to Payer Data Exchange
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 48: Da Vinci Discusses Payer to Payer Data Exchange August 9, 2021 From July’s Summer Forum, a session focusing on the work the HL7 FHIR Da Vinci Project is conducting on Payer to Payer Data Exchange. We welcomed Jocelyn Keegan, Program Manager of HL7’s Da Vinci Project and Payer Practice Lead…
Read MorePodcast Episode 47: Standards and Solutions; A Conversation with NCPDP’s John Klimek
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 47: Standards and Solutions; A Conversation with NCPDP’s John Klimek August 2, 2021 Matthew welcomes John Klimek, Senior Vice President, Industry Information Technology with the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP). John discusses NCPDP’s latest work with real-time transactions, specialty pharmacies and the Universal Patient Identifier (UPI). Podcast Episode 47:…
Read MoreWEDI Comment Letter to NCVHS on Healthcare Standards Development, Adoption and Implementation
Knowledge Center WEDI Comment Letter to NCVHS on Healthcare Standards Development, Adoption and Implementation July 30, 2021 WEDI is pleased to submit the following letter in response to the Request for Public Comment (RPC) from the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Standards Subcommittee entitled “Healthcare Standards Development, Adoption and Implementation” published on…
Read MorePodcast Episode 46: WEDI Spotlight, Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-Chairs
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 46: WEDI Spotlight, Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-Chairs July 26, 2021 This week we speak with WEDI’s Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-Chairs, Marilyn Zigmund Luke from AHIP and Tina Grande from the Healthcare Leadership Council. The workgroup meets monthly to identify and work towards resolution on all implementation issues related to…
Read MorePodcast Episode 45: The Innovation Revolution with CMMI’s Deputy Director Amy Bassano
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 45: The Innovation Revolution with CMMI’s Deputy Director Amy Bassano July 21, 2021 This week, Matthew welcomes Amy Bassano, Deputy Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Created 10 years ago through the ACA, the Center (CMMI) is…
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