Posts by Samantha Holvey
Podcast Episode 16: One on One with Dr Donald Rucker, National Coordinator, ONC
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 16: One on One with Dr Donald Rucker, National Coordinator, ONC December 14, 2020 We are honored to welcome Dr. Donald Rucker, National Coordinator, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to the show this week. We discuss ONC’s latest work on supporting interoperability, the effect of COVID-19…
Read MoreSay “Hey!” to Project US@ – a Unified Specification for Address in Health Care
Knowledge Center Say “Hey!” to Project US@ – a Unified Specification for Address in Health Care December 7, 2020 The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) in collaboration with Health Level 7 (HL7), the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), and X12 (along with the other standards development organizations (SDOs)…
Read MorePodcast Episode 15: No More Surprises! A Chat with HBMA Executive Director Kurt Gallagher
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 15: No More Surprises! A Chat with HBMA Executive Director Kurt Gallagher December 7, 2020 Matthew welcomes HBMA Executive Director Kurt Gallagher to the program. The two discuss the problems with out of network (surprise) billing and where the responsibility lies. Kurt also addresses HBMA’s thoughts on the future of healthcare…
Read MoreComment Letter: Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN 0991- AC24)
Knowledge Center Comment Letter: Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN 0991- AC24) December 7, 2020 WEDI is a named advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), a frequent commenter on administrative…
Read MorePodcast Episode 14: Teamwork Makes the (Healthcare) Dream Work. A Conversation with Mary Grealy of the Healthcare Leadership Council
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 14: Teamwork Makes the (Healthcare) Dream Work. A Conversation with Mary Grealy of the Healthcare Leadership Council November 23, 2020 Matthew welcomes Mary Grealy, President of the Healthcare Leadership Council, for a fantastic conversation on how collaboration in the industry can truly usher in a new age in healthcare innovation. Mary…
Read MoreCybersecurity Resources
Knowledge Center Cybersecurity Resources November 20, 2020 Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to the entire health care system. The American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) have curated resources and tips to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks. AMA/AHA resource: Working from home during COVID-19 pandemic AMA/AHA…
Read MorePodcast Episode 13: Your Organizational Hygiene Habits to Combat Ransomware and Other Cyber Attacks with EHNAC’s Lee Barrett
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 13: Your Organizational Hygiene Habits to Combat Ransomware and Other Cyber Attacks with EHNAC’s Lee Barrett November 16, 2020 Matthew Albright sits with EHNAC Executive Director and CEO Lee Barrett, a veteran healthcare leader and subject matter expert on data security. As the US healthcare industry is threatened with ransomware attacks…
Read MorePodcast Episode 12: Surveying the Healthcare Landscape with Madaket CEO Eric Demers
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 12: Surveying the Healthcare Landscape with Madaket CEO Eric Demers November 9, 2020 Matthew welcomes recently named CEO of Madaket Health Eric Demers to the show. The two discuss Madaket’s mission to improve administrative simplification, the impact of COVID-19 on multiple levels of the industry, and how consumers and their desire…
Read MorePodcast Episode 11: The Innovative State with CareJourney’s Aneesh Chopra, The Playbook for a New, More Collaborative Healthcare Industry
Knowledge Center Podcast Episode 11: The Innovative State with CareJourney’s Aneesh Chopra, The Playbook for a New, More Collaborative Healthcare Industry November 2, 2020 Aneesh Chopra, President of CareJourney and the first U.S. Chief Technology Officer, serving under the Obama Administration from 2009-2012. Aneesh discusses how new technology and innovation are key to transforming the…
Read MoreWEDI Member Update: Privacy & Security Resources
Knowledge Center WEDI Member Update: Privacy & Security Resources October 29, 2020 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security are warning of “imminent and credible” threats against the U.S health sector. Malicious cyber actors are targeting the health sector with malware that can…
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