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10/20/2025

Federal Update

Events

Knowledge Center

2025 WEDI National Conference

Washington, DC, with a Virtual Option

November 3-6, 2025

WEDI’s National Conference returns to the nation's capital in two short weeks, bringing together health care's most influential voices to explore the evolving landscape of health information exchange. For nearly three decades, WEDI’s annual gathering has served as a trusted forum for discovering best practices, spotlighting innovative solutions, and addressing the most pressing challenges in health IT.

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Federal Update

CMS Issues Update on Holding of Claims for Affected Services.

CISA Issues Emergency Directive to Federal Agencies to Address Threats to F5 Devices.

ASTP and RCE Launch TEFCA™ Topics in Change Management Resource Page.

Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing on AI Potential.

Registration Open for 2025 MVPs, Deadline December 1.

NY Piloting Statewide Encounter Notifications.

AMA Hosting CMS Innovation Center Webinar on New WISeR Model.

Survey Results Reveal Increase in Clinician Satisfaction with EHRs.

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Michael interviews Julie Johnson, Executive Director of the Center for Research Informatics at the University of Chicago, about synthetic data in health care. Synthetic data is artificially generated data that mirrors the statistical patterns and relationships found in real-world datasets, such as patient records, without containing any actual personal or identifiable information. The two discuss the definition, creation, and potential of synthetic data in accelerating research and improving efficiencies, while addressing challenges such as trust and privacy concerns. Julie emphasizes the importance of validating findings with real-world data and explores the future of synthetic data in reshaping medical research and decision-making.

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WEDI is conducting this follow up survey on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F), and we need your help! This short survey will gauge how the industry is implementing this regulation. Don’t miss this important opportunity to share your perspectives on this significant industry mandate.

Individual survey responses are kept anonymous, and data are only reported in aggregate. Survey data will be used to develop feedback and recommendations to CMS, inform stakeholders on implementation challenges and costs, and assist WEDI in developing education and resources for successful implementation. Please complete the survey by Oct. 29.

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The WEDI Board of Directors is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 Awards Program. Each year our organization recognizes outstanding WEDI volunteers and member organizations through our annual awards program.

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Monday 10/20, 11AM: Join us to review the agenda for the WEDI National Conference SWG meeting and begin review of Tooth fact sheet.

Tuesday 10/21, 1PM: Join us to discuss Information Blocking-what the Dental industry needs to know, and Dental claims and attachments.

Tuesday 10/21, 2PM: Join us to discuss the development of a CMS-0057-F Testing Directory-identifying health plans, providers, and intermediaries ready to test the required APIs.

Thursday 10/23, 11AM: Join us to discuss Issue Paper: Claim Frequency Codes: Best Practices and Challenges and Fact sheet 8060.

Thursday 10/23, 3PM: Join us for our special, member only event, AI Agents Transforming Value-Based Care. See more info below.

(Rescheduled from last week)

Friday 10/16, 1PM: Join us to discuss and refine a survey on GFEs.

Upcoming Workgroup Special Events - Open to WEDI Members Only

AI Agents Transforming Value-Based Care

Thursday October 23rd, 3 PM - 4 PM

Join us for an insider's look at the cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology reshaping health care payment operations. The architects behind this revolutionary platform will share their vision for transforming value-based care through intelligent automation.

Featured Innovation Leaders

Sanjay Singh - Lead AI Engineer, AI VBC Agents, Edifecs
Dr. Demitri Plessas - Lead Architect/Data Scientist, AI VBC Agents, Edifecs

WEDI, a national membership association since 1991, advises on health IT policy and implementation, focusing on enhancing health care through efficient data sharing and education across all stakeholders. Learn more about becoming a member here!

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