WEDI

WEDI Announces New 2019 Chair and Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
WEDI, Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange

"WEDI membership, comprised of payers, providers, vendors and government regulators, is uniquely positioned to influence the practice of HIT nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • "WEDI membership, comprised of payers, providers, vendors and government regulators, is uniquely positioned to influence the practice of HIT nationwide.
  • "WEDI will continue to be actively engaged in transforming industry best practices and enhancing our nation's health care system."
  • She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Quinnipiack Valley Health District in Connecticut.
  • For more information on the WEDI Board of Directors, visit the WEDI website .

WEDI Announces Election of New Members Set to Join 2019 Board of Directors

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Monday, October 22, 2018
WEDI, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health information technology, Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WEDI , the nation's leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT to create efficiencies in healthcare information exchange and a trusted advisor to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced today the election of five new board members to its Board of Directors, as well as the re-election of eight previous board members to serve two-year terms.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WEDI , the nation's leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT to create efficiencies in healthcare information exchange and a trusted advisor to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced today the election of five new board members to its Board of Directors, as well as the re-election of eight previous board members to serve two-year terms.
  • "The WEDI Board of Directors represents a diverse cross-section of the industry including payers, providers, government regulators and industry vendors," said Charles W. Stellar, president and CEO of WEDI.
  • "This group of executives will strategically drive the organization's endeavors to promote the use of health IT in improving healthcare information exchange enhancing quality of care, improving efficiency and reducing costs."

WEDI Honors Health IT Industry Leaders at the WEDI National Conference through Annual Awards

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
David Posnack Jewish Day School, Davie, Florida, WEDI, Florida

Each award recipient was announced during the WEDI National Conference 2018 in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, October 16.

Key Points: 
  • Each award recipient was announced during the WEDI National Conference 2018 in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, October 16.
  • Congratulations to all the 2018 award winners, and we thank you for your unwavering support."
  • HIT Government Champion Award This award recognizes exceptional government personnel who have supported policy that advances the health IT industry.
  • The 2018 Sullivan Award was presented to Steven Posnack, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

WEDI Releases Two Key Industry White Papers Ahead of National Conference

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Friday, October 12, 2018
Medical law, Medical privacy, Privacy, WEDI, Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange

According to the paper: "Those who take on this project must understand issues from clinical workflow concerns, to information privacy, security and consent-to-share data requirements.

Key Points: 
  • According to the paper: "Those who take on this project must understand issues from clinical workflow concerns, to information privacy, security and consent-to-share data requirements.
  • In addition, for real value to be achieved, a comprehensive provider and patient education program should be offered."
  • "The release of these key industry white papers displays WEDI's commitment to providing thoughtful leadership and common-sense approaches that enhance the exchange of clinical and administrative healthcare information," said Charles W. Stellar, president and CEO of WEDI.
  • Both white papers come released on the heels of next week's WEDI National Conference 2018 .

The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) Announces Agenda for National Conference 2018

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
WEDI

"Our National Conference will provide the setting for these high-level discussions with top thought leaders that continue to shape our industry.

Key Points: 
  • "Our National Conference will provide the setting for these high-level discussions with top thought leaders that continue to shape our industry.
  • A complete conference agenda is available and updated regularly on the WEDI website .
  • The conference is open to all interested healthcare stakeholders across provider, payer, vendor and government entities.
  • Both WEDI members and non-members can register online for the conference with group and early registration discounts available through September 15.

WEDI Releases New Dental Claims White Paper

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Health, 104th United States Congress, Data erasure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Computing, WEDI, Law, ASC X12, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, American Dental Association, Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange

Written by the WEDI Dental Subworkgroup, the paper offers guidance in how users can populate the ASC X12N 005010X224A2 Health Care Claim: Dental (837D) electronic transaction from the data reported on the American Dental Association Dental Claim Form.

Key Points: 
  • Written by the WEDI Dental Subworkgroup, the paper offers guidance in how users can populate the ASC X12N 005010X224A2 Health Care Claim: Dental (837D) electronic transaction from the data reported on the American Dental Association Dental Claim Form.
  • As a result, the WEDI Dental Subworkgroup has created an instructional guide to assist users in populating the current HIPAA adopted version of the electronic dental claim transaction with the data from the ADA Dental Claim Form.
  • The WEDI Dental Subworkgroup focuses on the unique requirements for dental providers, payers, clearinghouses, and practice management systems (PMS) as they relate to HIPAA, HITECH, ARRA, and other rules and regulations impacting the dental industry.
  • Their dental claims white paper is available for download on the WEDI website .