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9/23/2024

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Dive into the No Surprises Act at the WEDI National Conference

This session gives WEDI National Conference attendees an opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders and government officials on critical No Surprises Act issues. Ask questions, provide feedback, and COLLABORATE!

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Federal Updates

WEDI Presents Results of Recent Transactions Survey to NCVHS.

Key Congressional Committee Passes Telehealth Extension Legislation

CMS Creates Qualified Health Plan (QHP) Directory Pilot.

CMS Identifies ACO REACH Model Claims Issue.

CMS Launches TCET Pathway.

Study Suggests US Lags Behind Other Nations in Health Care, Administrative Efficiency.

Study Examines the Value Teaching Hospitals Bring to ACO Beneficiaries.

ASTP ONC Announces Real World Testing Submission Window Now Open.

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Michael chats with Outcomes Rocket CEO Saul Marquez on the proper steps healthcare solutions companies should take to properly market their services to an industry eager to drive change. What are Saul's 3 pillars of marketing, what strategies provide the highest ROI and what should companies avoid in order to create significant connections with their potential clients?

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On Sept. 20, 2024, WEDI presented the findings from our industry survey on the 008020 version of the X12 835 Electronic Remittance Advice and X12 837 Electronic Claim (Dental, Institutional, and Professional) to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Joint Meeting of the Subcommittee on Privacy, Confidentiality and Security and the Subcommittee on Standards. WEDI Board Chair Ed Hafner and Chair-Elect Merri-Lee Stine presented the results of the survey to the NCVHS.

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WEDI submitted a letter to HHS Secretary Becerra on the No Surprises Act issue of including diagnosis codes on Good Faith Estimations and Advanced Explanations of Benefits for insured individuals. The letter was developed by the WEDI No Surprises Act Task Group.

Read the Letter

Monday 11AM ET

Agenda: Join the Remittance Advice & Payment SWG as we discuss new legislation language that is being proposed around fees for EFT, and continue work on our latest fact sheet!

Tuesday 3PM ET

Agenda: We will review the upcoming National Conference and our PMWG participation in the Workgroup virtual session the Friday before the conference in addition to our moderating the VBP Panel on Thursday the last day of the conference onsite. We will take another look at the PMWG Issue Brief and it’s completeness.

Thursday 11AM ET

Agenda: The Claims SWG will continue work on our Claims 101 - Fact Sheet. If you have ever prepared, paid, or inquired about a Claim or EOB, you can help our team! Join us as we continue WEDI’s educational mission within the Health Care industry

Thursday 1PM ET

Agenda: Genomics and data and Interoperability- oh my!

Come join us at the newly launched Genomics work group! We are living in a time where the growing complexity of genomic data necessitates the gaps of data generation, interoperability and utilization all be closed! The ability to create, communicate and consume genomic test results impacts all key healthcare players and even if genomics isn’t your area of expertise, come join us and lend your knowledge and background as we explore genomic information workflows, data exchange, claims and prior authorization. There something for everyone at the Genomics Workgroup!

Friday 1PM ET

Agenda: NSA TG will continue the discussion about COB in the AEOB, and determine if that is a relevant issue to be further investigated.

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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