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November 9, 2-3:30pm ET
WEDI Members Only
Free
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November 16, 10-5pm ET
Open to Healthcare Professionals
Free
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Biden-Harris Administration Advances Key Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
This rule details a process that will take patients out of the middle of payment disputes, provides a transparent process to settle out-of-network (OON) rates between providers and payers, and outlines requirements for health care cost estimates for uninsured (or self-pay) individuals. Other consumer protections in the rule include a payment dispute resolution process for uninsured or self-pay individuals. It also adds protections in the external review process so that individuals with job-based or individual health plans can dispute denied payment for certain claims.
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WEDI Letter to Lisa J. Pino, JD, Director of the Office for Civil Rights
WEDI congratulates Lisa J. Pino, JD on her appointment as the Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Given her background as the New York State Department of Health's Executive Deputy Commissioner, Senior Counselor at the Department of Homeland Security, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Agriculture, we believe she brings to this role a unique understanding of the many privacy and security challenges impacting the delivery of high quality and efficient patient care. WEDI stands ready to work with OCR in creating a new era of equitable, effective, and secure health care.
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HHS Issues Final Regulation Aimed at Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services
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Take the PULSE of Your Community
Seven years ago the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) began work on the Patient Unified Lookup System for Emergencies (PULSE). PULSE is an effort to create national resilience by improving first responder access to patient electronic health information they need to provide services and ensure public health during disasters, including public health emergencies. Recently, ONC launched a new, code-only technical solution called PULSE-Community Edition (PULSE Community) that builds on the original PULSE code. PULSE Community enables first responders and other response personnel (e.g., epidemiologists, emergency medical services, and health care volunteers) to securely access vital health information they need during emergencies and disasters from connected health care organizations.
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Public Consultation on the Draft HHS Strategic Plan FY 2022 - 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services has released the Draft HHS Strategic Plan FY 2022-2026, focusing on 5 goals that encompass the main functions of the Department and its mission. Now until 11/7/21, HHS is seeking public comments in response to the Plan.
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Get to know the WEDI Board: |
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WEDI Board member, Steve Kansteiner, (United Healthcare) is a a DIY guy with home improvement and automobiles – woodworking, flooring, electric, plumbing, appliance and auto repair, etc.
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WEDI Board member, Pam Grosze, (PNC Bank) is an avid bird-watcher, and her backyard is registered as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
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Privacy & Security Workgroup
Interested in staying up to date with the latest privacy and security legislation and regulations? The next meeting will be
October 13th from 2-3ET.
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WEDI Workgroups
WEDI workgroups 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.
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