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2/17/2025

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Join WEDI for its 2025 Spring Conference, the virtual premier annual event showcasing the latest in health IT best practices, lessons learned, and emerging trends. This dynamic gathering brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore critical topics shaping the future of health care technology, including interoperability, artificial intelligence, and regulatory compliance. Through expert-led discussions, interactive panels, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain actionable insights to navigate the evolving health IT landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and drive meaningful change in health care technology and data exchange!


Confirmed Speaker, CAQH CEO Sarah Ahmad

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Federal Update


Senate Votes to Approve RFK Nomination for HHS Secretary.


CAQH Releases 2024 Index Report.


Trump Administration Publishes RFI on AI Action Plan.


Bill Introduced to Permit AI to Prescribe Drugs.



CISA and Partners Publish Edge Device Guidance.


KLAS Research Announces 2025 Software Award Winners.


Study Examines Health Plan Collection of SDOH Data.

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From WEDI's recently concluded Winter Forum on Health Accessibility, Janice Karin (Massachusetts Health Data Consortium and WEDI Health Equity Workgroup Co-Chair) chats with Prerana Laddha, Director of Population Health with Epic. Prerana offers her insight on EHR's role in advancing health equity, data challenges EHRs face, interoperability and the emergence of artificial intelligence and how it can assist EHRs in supporting health equity.



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Thursday February 20th, 1-4PM ET

Join the Conversation and Learn about the Future of Cybersecurity

FREE to the Industry



In an era of rapid technological advancements and increasing digital connectivity, the health care industry faces an unprecedented wave of cybersecurity challenges. Join us for an insightful Virtual Spotlight as we explore the latest trends, threats, and solutions shaping the future of health care cybersecurity. 


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February 26th, 1PM ET


Join the MHDC team as they introduce and share the latest progress about NEHEN 3.0, a cost-effective, collaborative, open standards-based exchange of clinical and administrative data, implementing priority use cases to move toward automation for prior authorization and quality measurements.

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Tuesday March 18th, 1:00PM - 4:00PM ET



Join WEDI for an insightful virtual event, sponsored by Itiliti Health, spotlighting updates on payer implementation of the CMS 0057 Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule. This session will feature leading payers discussing progress made, innovative strategies for compliance, and critical lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear real-world experiences and actionable insights as payers navigate the path to greater transparency and connectivity.



Can’t make the Live Event? Register and We’ll send You the Recording

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Exploring Genomic Data Exchange: A Deep Dive into FHIR Integration and Interoperability. A WEDI Genomics Workgroup Event


THURSDAY, February 27th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET

The next WEDI Genomics Workgroup session will focus on interoperability in genomic data and will feature key members of the HL7 GenomeX initiative.


GenomeX, a sub community under the HL7 CodeX FHIR Accelerator, focuses on strengthening and enhancing the use of genomic data through development of a FHIR Clinical Genomics Implementation Guide and scalable pilots that will demonstrate the value of FHIR in genomics through multiple use cases. Join us as we discuss FHIR and the increased interoperability of genomic EHR data and its applicability to clinical decision support tools.


Exclusively for WEDI Members-Only

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Tuesday, 2PM ET


Agenda: HL7 Da Vinci Updates: walk through/discuss Connectathom recording of CRD/DTR/PAS demonstration by Meditech/ZeOmega and key observations of DTR 2.1 specifications.

Wednesday, 2PM ET


Agenda: Discuss plans for 2025’s initiatives and review prior survey results, “reasons for calling” and 2023’s projects to guide our meeting.


Thursday, 1PM ET


Agenda: Review the 4 work products proposals and discuss any industry knowns!

 
 

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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