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Ransomware attacks seem to occur daily and are having tangible impacts on our daily lives. What many people don’t know is there are individuals out there with the high-stakes role of negotiating with threat actors on behalf of organizations impacted by ransomware. Join us for a discussion led by a former ransomware negotiator to learn about how ransomware impacts an organization, the ransomware negotiation process, risk awareness and mitigation, and how to best prepare your organization for this eventuality.    This meeting is hosted by WEDI's Privacy & Security Workgroup.    This meeting is hosted by WEDI's Privacy & Security Workgroup. The workgroup is tasked to identify and work toward resolution on all implementation issues related to securing and protecting health information across the industry. They facilitate the review of privacy, security and cybersecurity beyond HIPAA/HITECH in the growing areas of EHR, HIEs, HIX"s and interoperability. If you are interested in joining this or other workgroups, contact Ariana Poole at apoole@wedi.org. https://lnkd.in/e9x5PsUV

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. https://lnkd.in/gp6RpNz3

This is a companion episode to Episode 156, a conversation with CMS' National Standards Group Director Michael Cimmino on Administrative Simplification.  Michael welcomes Paul Anderson (Health Insurance Specialist) and Jamie Lookabill (Technical Advisor, Enforcement Division) with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to offer an introductory look at the administrative simplification enforcement process. Paul and Jamie offer information on the different types of HIPAA enforcement, how CMS communicates with the industry about enforcement, and the overall enforcement process, from filing a complaint, the use of ASETT (Administrative Simplification Enforcement and Testing Tool), corrective action plans and civil monetary penalties. https://lnkd.in/ep6kYTW8

From our recently concluded Summer Forum, Part 2 of a discussion with 2 providers working on implementing the CMS Interoperability and PA Rule. Semira Singh, Director Population Health Informatics, Providence & Anna Taylor, AVP, Population Health & Value Based Care, MultiCare Connected Care. The moderator, from the AMA, former WEDI Board Chair Nancy Spector. https://lnkd.in/euZ2PWQx

In an era where data drives innovation and improvement in healthcare, ensuring that data is accessible, shareable, and usable across all sectors is paramount. Interoperability in health data not only enhances the quality of care but also plays a crucial role in advancing health equity. To address these critical issues, WEDI is excited to announce a virtual spotlight event focused on "Enhancing Health Equity through Data Interoperability" Together, we can pave the way for a more equitable healthcare system where data interoperability bridges gaps and empowers all communities. Join us for this FREE event and contribute to this vital dialogue. https://lnkd.in/gj6Zq3ky

From our recently concluded Summer Forum, Part 1 of a discussion with 2 providers working on implementing the CMS Interoperability and PA Rule. Semira Singh, Director Population Health Informatics, Providence & Anna Taylor, AVP, Population Health & Value Based Care, MultiCare Connected Care. The moderator, from the AMA, former WEDI Board Chair Nancy Spector. https://lnkd.in/eQbHPpUf

What do you need to know? The history and evolution of the eligibility & benefit verification process – pre-HIPAA era to post-Admin Simp New video from the Eligibility & Benefits Workgroup! Check it out --> https://lnkd.in/eHH55irQ

Episode 163: Bring Curious About Artificial Intelligence with Google's Shweta Maniar Michael welcomes back Shweta Maniar, Global Director, Life Sciences Solutions and Strategy for Google Cloud. The two discuss the continued emergence of artificial intelligence in health care, the need for standards or a framework in health care regarding AI, and how people new to AI can brush off misconceptions and dive in feet first and learn how they can access and leverage this growing technology. https://lnkd.in/eQswEGnS

Episode 162: Workgroup Voices, The Inner Workings of Prior Authorization Michael welcomes 3 of the 4 co-chairs of WEDI's Prior Authorization Subworkgroup: Heather McComas, Director, Administrative Simplification Initiatives, American Medical Association David Delano, Senior Director of Services, Massachusetts Health Data Consortium Raj Godavarthi, Associate VP of Technology and Interoperability, MCG Health The 3 discuss the changes in the workgroup and the industry since the January 2024 release of the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization rule, the exciting role of artificial intelligence in PA, and how their unique stakeholder roles offer a full, detailed dialogue during their monthly meetings. https://lnkd.in/eDj5j4-c