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- WEDI has served as an official advisor to HHS since our organization was named in the 1996 HIPAA legislation and continues that ongoing relationship.
- Through in-person sessions, industry surveys, and virtual meetings we collect feedback from WEDI’s multi-stakeholder members and develop recommendations for health care policy, regulations, and standards.
- WEDI Workgroups, Task Groups, and Committees collect input, exchange ideas, and develop recommendations that inspire impactful and far-reaching change in health care.
- Only WEDI members can participate in these focused groups.
- We work together for the good of the industry and build lasting relationships.
- Show our multi-stakeholder audience how your innovative organization has been successful at our in-person and virtual events.
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- Interact with key stakeholders and solicit input on new standards and initiatives.
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Official Advisor to HHS
Recognized in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) legislation as an advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, WEDI influences all facets of U.S. health IT policy.
WEDI’s Comment Letter to ASTP/ONC on HTI-2
WEDI submitted comments on the proposed rule titled “Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability” (HTI-2). The proposed rule was released by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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WEDI Letter on the No Surprises Act
WEDI submitted a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra on the No Surprises Act issue of including diagnosis codes on Good Faith Estimations and Advanced Explanations of Benefits for insured individuals.
Read MoreWEDI Letter to CISA July 3rd 2024
WEDI submitted comments in response to the publication of an NPRM entitled “Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements” released by the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Read MoreWEDI submitted the following letter in response to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) proposed 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.
WEDI submitted the following letter in response to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) proposed 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan. WEDI Letter to ONC on Strategic Plan 5.28.24 Final
Read MoreWEDI Letter to HHS on Cyberattacks
WEDI Letter to HHS on Cyberattacks WEDI submitted a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra offering recommendations for maintaining data exchange processes following a cyberattack. The recommendations were developed through the WEDI Member Position Advisory Process. WEDI Letter to HHS on Cyber 5.16.24 Final Become a WEDI Insider to receive the latest news and regulatory…
Read MoreWEDI Letter to CMS on NSA Convening Provider/Facility Issues
WEDI Letter to CMS on NSA Convening Provider/Facility Issues WEDI sent a letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, on issues related to the Convening Provider/Facility provisions of the No Surprises Act View the Letter
Read MoreWEDI Addresses NCVHS’s RFI on ICD-11 Adoption
Knowledge Center WEDI has recently responded to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS). This RFI, titled “Request for Information addressing the potential use of ICD-11 for morbidity coding in the U.S.,” was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2023. WEDI’s submission, in the…
Read MoreWEDI Responds to NIST’s Proposed Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Knowledge Center WEDI submitted comments in response to the publication of the National Institute of Standards and Technology proposed Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF 2.0). Full Comment Letter
Read MoreWEDI Submits Comments to Senate HELP Committee on Improving Americans’ Health Data Privacy
Knowledge Center Episode 138: Taking Social Determinants of Health Data from Analysis to Action with SS&C and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center WEDI submitted comments to Senator Bill Cassidy, MD, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in response to his Request for Information entitled: “Improving Americans’ Health Data Privacy.…
Read MoreWEDI Responds to Congress Regarding AI in Health Care
Knowledge Center WEDI has submitted comments to Sen. Cassidy , Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Pensions and Labor, in response to his White Paper entitled “Exploring Congress’ Framework for the Future of AI: The Oversight and Legislative Role of Congress Over the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Health, Education, and Labor.” Click to…
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WEDI’s Comment Letter to ASTP/ONC on HTI-2
WEDI submitted comments on the proposed rule titled “Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability” (HTI-2). The proposed rule was released by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Read MoreWEDI in the News
"Despite challenges ahead, ONC and industry more aligned than ever"
"WEDI Calls on HHS to Delay No Surprises Act Data Exchange Requirements"
"Healthcare and technology groups support proposed interoperability and prior authorization rule"
"WEDI comments address No Surprises Act, cyber incident reporting"
"Initially Aggressive on Deadlines, NSA Rollout Becomes Measured"
"Struggling with GFEs? Revenue cycle leaders will see needed relief."
"HHS Gives Providers More Time for Good Faith Estimate Compliance"
"Despite challenges ahead, ONC and industry more aligned than ever"
"WEDI Calls on HHS to Delay No Surprises Act Data Exchange Requirements"
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WEDI Responds to Congress Regarding AI in Health Care
Knowledge Center WEDI has submitted comments to Sen. Cassidy , Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Pensions and Labor, in response to his White Paper entitled “Exploring Congress’ Framework for the Future of AI: The Oversight and Legislative Role of Congress Over the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Health, Education, and Labor.” Click to…
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