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June 16, 2022

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Overview of Federal Updates

Today's update includes:

  • WEDI, CAQH CORE, HL7, NCPDP and X12 Send Joint Letter to HHS
  • WEDI Testifies at NCVHS Listening Session
  • WEDI Submits Comments to OCR
  • Bipartisan, Bicameral Draft Privacy Legislation Introduced, Hearing Planning
  • Congressional Task Force Releases Tech Proposals to Modernize Health Care
  • FDA to Hold Webinar on Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
  • X12 Submits New Version of Administrative Standards to NCVHS
  • Task Force Releases AI Report
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HHS Issues Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth


"Audio telehealth is an important tool to reach patients in rural communities, individuals with disabilities, and others seeking the convenience of remote options. This guidance explains how the HIPAA Rules permit health care providers and plans to offer audio telehealth while protecting the privacy and security of individuals’ health information,” said OCR Director Lisa J. Pino.

Access Guidance for Audio-Only Telehealth

How Computable Guidelines Can Accelerate Adoption of Value-Based Care

The adoption of value-based care can be accelerated when evidence-based guidance is translated into a computable form for integration into various technology platforms (hospital EHR, Utilization Management, etc.). This would support clinicians and other stakeholders with making informed decisions more quickly. 

Learn why this transformation is so important.

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The Exception Process, ASETT Tool and National Standards Group Updates

The Exception Process, ASETT Tool and National Standards Group Updates
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WEDI Survey Results: No Surprises Act Convening Provider Requirement Poses Significant Challenges


With there being currently no standardized data exchange process for the convening provider/facility requirement, WEDI conducted a survey to ascertain how difficult this requirement will be to implement. Highlights from the WEDI survey include:


* Almost 2/3rds (65.8%) of respondents said it would be difficult or very difficult to determine who should be the convening provider/facility.


* The vast majority (89.1%) stated it would be difficult or very difficult for the convening provider/facility to identify all appropriate co-providers and/or facilities for the specific medical service.


* More than 9 out of 10 (91.5%) said it would be difficult or very difficult for the convening provider/facility to collect GFEs from” co-providers and/or facilities for the specific medical service.

 

* Almost 9 out of ten (89%) stated it would be difficult or very difficult to provide the patient the completed GFEs within the required 3 business days of being requested or the service being scheduled.


* Most importantly, more than 8 out of ten respondents (83.1%) were somewhat or strongly supportive for the government delaying the requirement for the convening provider/facility to obtain a GFE from any co-provider/facility until there is standardized data exchange process in place to communicate information between convening providers and co-providers/co-facilities.

Full Survey Summary

WEDI Summer Forum

August 2-3 in Chicago, IL

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WEDI's first in-person event in over two years! Join us in the Windy City, August 2-3. Day one will be an in-depth look at updates, challenges and solutions regarding the No Surprises Act. On day two we will dive into new technologies and updated standards for health IT business flows.


Space is limited, so REGISTER TODAY!

Early Bird savings available until June 30th.

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June Schedule

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday



1

Emerging Technology

2

Property & Casualty

3

6

Remittance Advice & Payment

Claims Status

7

Prior Auth

8

Privacy & Security

Provider Info

9

Claims

10

No Surprises Act

13

14

15

Eligibility & Benefits

Acknowledgments

Industry Pulse

16



17

20

Remittance Advice & Payment

21


22

Telehealth

23

Claims

24

No Surprises Act

27

28

Genomics

Payment Models

29

30


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