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5/5/2025

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Episode 200 of The Collective Voice of Health IT Podcast!

Michael welcomed retired WEDI President and CEO Charles Stellar for the podcast's 200th episode. Charles discussed his post-WEDI activities, including travel and reuniting with old friends and colleagues. He reflected on WEDI's growth and accomplishments during his nearly 10 years with the association, and stressed collaboration, leadership development, and mentorship as the secret to the continued success of the organization.

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Federal Update

OCR Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Neurology Practice.

Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Improve Access to Care in Rural Areas through RPM.

HL7 Da Vinci Prior Authorization HIPAA Exception Project Report Published in the Federal Register.

Members of House Ways and Means Committee Call on CMMI to Focus on Costs and Quality.

CMS Seeking Feedback on QPP Submission Experience for PY2024.

NIST and NTIS Call for Nominees for Federal Advisory Committees.

Health IT End-Users Alliance Issues Consensus Statement on AI.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is May 5 - 11, 2025.

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May 15th, 11AM-2PM ET

WEDI is holding a Member Position Advisory (MPA) event on Thursday May 15 from 11 am to 2 pm ET to solicit input from our members on the Request for Information (RFI) released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).Click here to view the RFI. CMS is seeking public input on approaches and opportunities to streamline regulations and reduce administrative burdens. DON’T MISS this unique opportunity as a WEDI member to share your perspectives and influence the direction of CMS policy!

Join WEDI for its 2025 Spring Conference, the premier annual event showcasing the latest in health IT best practices, lessons learned, and emerging trends. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and drive meaningful change in health care technology and data exchange!

Check out the conference tracks:

State-Led Innovation: Advancing Health IT and Data Exchange for Better Care
AI in Healthcare IT: Navigating Innovation, Impact, and Implementation
Transforming Prior Authorization for a More Efficient Health care System
Cyber Resilience in Health IT: Protecting Data, Systems, and Patient Trust
Patient-Centered Innovation: How Health IT is Enhancing Care and Engagement

View the Full Conference Agenda

May 14th, 1-2:30PM ET

May 19th, 10AM-3PM ET

June 5th, 1-2PM ET

June 11th, 1-3PM ET

June 20th, 1-3PM ET

July 10th, 1-3PM ET

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

Monday 11AM:

The Remittance Advice & Payment SWG will continue work on our Reversal and Correction Fact Sheet and gather content for the Testing Fact Sheet.

Thursday 11AM:

Work to finalize our fact sheet.

Friday 1PM:

We will be discussing the letter summarizing our suggested next steps for NSA regulations.

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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