WEDI in the News
NIST urged to help small healthcare providers, add ransomware to framework
Knowledge Center NIST urged to help small healthcare providers, add ransomware to framework April 28, 2022 As malware- and ransomware-based intrusions will continue to plague healthcare into the foreseeable future, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) is urging NIST to combine its ransomware guide to its flagship cybersecurity framework to provide the sector with…
Read MoreWEDI Responds to NIST’S RFI, Urges Increased Focus on Ransomware
Knowledge Center WEDI Responds to NIST’S RFI, Urges Increased Focus on Ransomware April 27, 2022 In response to NIST’S request for information, WEDI urged the institute to increase its focus on ransomware and address third-party app security challenges. Read the full article linked below. WEDI Responds to NIST’S RFI, Urges Increased Focus on Ransomware Back…
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 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: HHS No Surprises Act Needs Data Standards to Prevent Burden
Knowledge Center WEDI: HHS No Surprises Act Needs Data Standards to Prevent Burden September 14, 2021 WEDI gave several recommendations related to HHS’ No Surprises Act, such as the development of data standards to prevent administrative burden. In response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interim final rule implementing provisions of the…
Read More2021 WEDI Industry Survey
Knowledge Center 2021 WEDI Industry Survey July 16, 2021 WEDI is conducting this survey to gather feedback on critical industry topics and learn how WEDI can be of better service to our constituents. The survey will remain open until July 30th. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Â No individual identifiable information is…
Read MoreSneak Peek: Emerging Technologies Subworkgroup Meeting
Knowledge Center Sneak Peek: Emerging Technologies Subworkgroup Meeting July 15, 2021 Here is your chance to check out one of our workgroup meetings! On this Emerging Technologies SWG call, we discussed Advanced Explanation of Benefits (AEOB) that is expressed within the No Surprises Act.  We quickly reviewed the concept then proceeded to discuss: Plans on pursuing…
Read MoreChiquita Brooks-LaSure confirmed to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Knowledge Center Chiquita Brooks-LaSure confirmed to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services May 26, 2021 Providers and others applaud Brooks-LaSure’s work on the ACA and her advocacy on health equity issues and for the underserved. Charles Stellar, president and CEO of  WEDI, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, said, “Administrator Brooks-LaSure is now in…
Read MoreEpic’s EHR Optimization Mitigates SDOH, Promotes Care Coordination
Knowledge Center Epic’s EHR Optimization Mitigates SDOH, Promotes Care Coordination May 26, 2021 Epic’s EHR optimization services boost care coordination and help providers address social determinants of health, according to a recent health equity presentation for WEDI’s annual conference. Use the link below to read the full article. Epic’s EHR Optimization Mitigates SDOH, Promotes Care…
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