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WEDI provides a full suite of resources designed to help organizations better understand and manage health IT. The Resources section provides access to WEDI’s various tools and library of health IT information.
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Resources
WEDI comments address No Surprises Act, cyber incident reporting
Knowledge Center 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 federal agencies, focusing on the No Surprises Act and to a request for information on cyber incident reporting. WEDI has issued…
Read MoreWEDI Comments on CISA’s RFI on Cyber Incident Reporting
Knowledge Center WEDI submitted a response to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) “Request for Information on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.” WEDI offered suggestions on how best to develop a cyber incident reporting program and general recommendations on addressing ransomware attacks. Download Comment Letter
Read MoreWEDI to HHS – Industry lacks standards for No Surprises Act
Knowledge Center Standards and essential workflows are lacking, and a collaborative approach to implementation would increase chances for success, group contends. Read More
Read More6 Recommendations for Overcoming No Surprises Act Hurdles
Knowledge Center Key Takeaways: The No Surprises Act contains provisions that protect patients from surprise medical billing and out-of-network emergency care costs not reimbursed by insurance. Although considered a win for patients, the law (and its many nuances) have put a huge strain on organizations and their revenue cycle staff. Read More
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WEDI Submits New Approach for No Surprises Act to HHS and OPM
Knowledge Center WEDI Submitted comments to the Request for Information entitled: “Advanced Explanation of Benefits and Good Faith Estimate for Covered Individuals” released by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury and Office of Personnel Management (OPM). In our comments, WEDI provided feedback specifically on the issues related to the Advanced…
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