Workgroup Community

Everyday, WEDI members volunteer their time and talent to WEDI workgroups to provide thoughtful leadership and common-sense approaches that enhance the exchange of clinical and administrative healthcare information. They collect input, exchange ideas, and make recommendations that inspire impactful and far-reaching change in our industry. Click on the workgroup name below to learn more about each group.

Joining a workgroup is easy

After you've logged into the WEDI Member Center, in "My Info" select the workgroups that you want to participate in and then click save. When participating in WEDI activities, Members are expected to comply with the WEDI Code of Conduct. Workgroup information will also be posted in the Forum, so all our members can see the great work being done. Watch this video for more information.

Payment Models

Co-Chairs:
Michael Pattwell, Edifecs

Brian Wallace, Centene

Privacy & Security

Co-Chairs:
Lesley Berkeyheiser, Direct Trust
Thanh-Thien Nguyen, Kaiser Permanente

Data Exchange

Co-Chairs:
Pam Grosze, PNC Bank
Beth Davis, Veradigm

Remittance Advice & Payment (ERA/EFT)

Co-Chairs:
Pam Grosze, PNC Bank
Pat Wijtyk, Cognizant

Claims

Co-Chairs:
Stanley Nachimson, Nachimson Advisors
Beth Davis, Veradigm
Charles Veverka, Kunz, Leigh & Associates

Attachments

Co-Chairs:
Durwin Day, Health Care Service Corporation
Susan Langford, BCBS of Tennessee
Mary Lynn Bushman, Elevance Health
Rose Hodges, Aetna

Property and Casualty

Co-Chairs:
Sherry Wilson, Jopari Solutions
Tina Greene, Mitchell International

Acknowledgements

Co-Chairs:
Tara Rose, Optum
Jessica Malsom, BCBS of Kansas

Eligibility & Benefits

Co-Chairs:
Donna Campbell, Health Care Service Corporation
Amanda Abbott, BCBS Kansas

Prior Authorization

Co-Chairs:
Heather McComas, American Medical Association
Janice Bakos, Aetna
David Delano, Massachusetts Health Data Consortium (MHDC)
Raj Godavarthi, MCG Health