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6/23/2025

Federal Update

Events

Knowledge Center

WEDI Summer Forum

August 5-6, 2025

New interactive sessions added to the upcoming WEDI Summer Forum! Be in the room for critical conversations on the changing shape of the health care industry.

Day 1 will feature expert panels and sessions focused on compliance strategies, real-world implementation challenges, and the future of prior authorization.

Day 2 includes a look at X12’s proposed upgrade to version 8060 and the evolving future of HIPAA administrative standards. Also, participate in a LISTENING SESSION with CMS!

Virtual registration options are available, all sessions will be recorded.

Summer Forum sponsorships are now available! Contact Bill Allder for sponsorship options & pricing.

Use Code SUMMER15 for 15% off registration rates

Federal Update

WEDI Submits Comments to HHS on the CMS and ASTP/ONC Health Technology Ecosystem RFI.

Bipartisan Cybersecurity Legislation Introduced in the House.

CMS Issues Hospital Price Transparency RFI.

Newly Created Remote Monitoring Leadership Counsel Advocates for RPM Use.

NIST Outlines the Impact of AI on Cybersecurity Workforce.

FDA Launches AI Tool to Optimize Performance.

Joint Commission joins with CHAI on new AI Partnership.

JAMA Open Network Analysis Reports Ransomware Attacks and Data Beaches.

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WEDI's Privacy & Security Workgroup Co-Chair Lesley Berkeyheiser (DirectTrust) speakers with Charles Sweat Jr. MD, Healthcare and Public Health Sector Liaison, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) & Charlee Hess, Director Cybersecurity Division, Critical Infrastructure Protection, US Department Health and Human Services on their organizations' missions, purposes and the resources they have that can help guide cybersecurity best practices for the health care industry.

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"The American Hospital Association, EHR Association, Premier, WEDI and ATA have weighed in on HHS' request for comment about digital health tools for Medicare beneficiaries, and on the current state of interoperability and health IT infrastructure..."

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Can't attend an event? Register and we will send you a copy of the recording!

Tuesday 3PM ET: Please join us on the Value-Based Care Workgroup this month as we have a special guest speaker from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Zachary Rabovsky, Director of Population Health Strategy and Practice Transformation. Zach has over a decade of experience transforming CareFirst and their providers to value-based care. We will hear a timeline for CareFirst's journey and how working with State regulations and laws is instrumental in the process.

Thursday 11AM ET: Discuss hot topics in the industry and begin work on new work products.

Friday 1PM ET: For the next NSA TG Meeting, we will continue our review of the recommendations letter to CMS

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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