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Health Equity: What is it, Why does it matter, and What can we do about it?
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker Health inequity is one of the most dangerous issues facing healthcare today. It refers to the health disparities that create gaps in healthcare for different groups of people. Use the blue link below to learn…
Read MoreWEDI 2020 Annual Report
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker January 27, 2021 A message from WEDI’s CEO, Charles Stellar 2020 has met the criteria for being a challenge to our health care delivery system and unfortunately for the loss of lives that the pandemic…
Read More2020 WEDI Awards
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker December 18, 2020 Leadership in Volunteerism – The Andrew Melczer Award Named in honor of the late Andrew Melczer who committed his career to healthcare and devoted his life to helping, teaching, and sharing with…
Read MoreCybersecurity Resources
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker 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…
Read MoreWEDI Member Update: Privacy & Security Resources
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker 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…
Read MoreThree Reasons Tougher FTC Breach Notification Rules Make Sense
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker October 26, 2020 By: Charles Stellar, WEDI CEO Much can change in a decade, which is why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) earlier this year put out a request for comments regarding the Health Breach Notification…
Read MoreIs HIPAA Obsolete?
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker September 18, 2020 By: Jay Eisenstock, WEDI Board Chair In 2003, the health care industry scrambled to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. This rule is composed of regulations for the use and disclosure of…
Read MorePhysicians to HHS: Here’s how to improve prior authorization
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker September 14, 2020 The AMA voiced its support for proposed federal operating rules regarding automating prior authorization processes for medical services and cited anticipated benefits such as fewer delays in patient care as the reason.…
Read MoreWEDI Applauds CMS
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker September 3, 2020 WEDI applauds CMS’ proposal to improve remote access to healthcare through the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (PFS) that seeks to make some of the emergency expansion of telehealth services permanent.…
Read MoreWEDI Administrative Automation Survey Results
Knowledge Center Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker August 14, 2020 After more than 20 years of effort following enactment of HIPAA and related rules, the industry continues to experience administrative burdens and the costs associated with a reliance on manual approaches to…
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