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HBMA: Collaboration & Cooperation
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft April 26, 2023 Featured Article by Robert Tennant, VP Federal Affairs, WEDI For nearly 30 years, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) has been an instrumental force in igniting public-private partnerships to empower meaningful…
Read MoreSeven Elements of a Compliance Program
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft April 4, 2023 The Background to the Seven Elements In 1991, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI). WEDI had the objective of reducing administrative costs…
Read MoreHealthcare and technology groups support proposed interoperability and prior authorization rule
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft March 14, 2023 MGMA and WEDI want the CMS provisions implemented before the current proposed date of January 1, 2026. MGMA, the Medical Group Management Association and WEDI, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, both…
Read MoreInitially Aggressive on Deadlines, NSA Rollout Becomes Measured
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft March 7, 2023 By MATTHEW ALBRIGHT If the NSA-implementing agencies could plot out and publish their plan for adopting standards, publishing regulations, and setting new compliance dates for the NSA AEOB and provider directory requirements,…
Read MoreDespite challenges ahead, ONC and industry more aligned than ever
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft January 18, 2023 The agency “has had a singular vision from the outset. They’ve gone through multiple administrations that had different perspectives on healthcare – ONC has stayed pretty consistent, driven by bipartisan legislation,” adds…
Read MoreSTRUGGLING WITH GFES? REVENUE CYCLE LEADERS WILL SEE NEEDED RELIEF
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft 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…
Read MoreHHS Gives Providers More Time for Good Faith Estimate Compliance
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft 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…
Read MoreHow to Balance Third-Party Health App Benefits With Security, Privacy Risks
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft 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 &…
Read MoreWEDI comments address No Surprises Act, cyber incident reporting
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft 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…
Read MoreWEDI to HHS – Industry lacks standards for No Surprises Act
Knowledge Center Episode 195- “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.” Forward-Thinking Solutions to Improve Interoperability with Mike O’Neill, Medicasoft November 14, 2022 Standards and essential workflows are lacking, and a collaborative approach to implementation would increase chances for success, group contends. Read More Back to Knowledge Center Categories Comments & Letters Podcasts Press Releases…
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