2026 WEDI National Conference
Grossman Hall
Visit https://www.american.edu/wcl/here/our-campus/visit/ and scroll down to Getting to Our Campus for information on how to get to American University's Washington College of Law.
The conference is a hybrid with sessions also available on Zoom.
Pricing
Early bird Discounts End on September 30
Note: Government Registration Rate is available to FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY
Onsite (DC) Rates
- WEDI Member, $999
- Non Member, $1299
- State/Federal Government Employee, $699
- Group (2+ registrants) contact Michael McNutt at mmcnutt@wedi.org
Virtual (Zoom) Rates
- WEDI Member (Individual), $699
- Non Member (Individual), $899
- State/Federal Government Employee (Individual), $499
- WEDI Member (Group), $2999
- Non Member (Group), $3999
- State/Federal Government (Group), $1999
Contact Michael McNutt at mmcnutt@wedi.org for details on how the virtual group registration works
About the Conference
The WEDI National Conference is the premier annual gathering of health care leaders, policymakers, innovators, and technology experts committed to advancing a more connected, efficient, and patient-centered health care system.
Each year, the conference brings together stakeholders from across the health care ecosystem—including payers, providers, health IT developers, government agencies, standards development organizations, clearinghouses, and industry partners—to share best practices, lessons learned, emerging trends, and real-world implementation experiences. Through thought-provoking keynotes, interactive panel discussions, and practical case studies, attendees gain actionable insights into the policies, standards, and technologies shaping the future of health care.
Conference sessions explore today's most pressing issues in health information exchange, administrative simplification, interoperability, value-based care, privacy and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital health innovation, and evolving federal initiatives. Participants will hear firsthand from organizations leading implementation efforts, learn how industry collaboration is driving meaningful progress, and discover practical solutions that reduce administrative burden while improving the patient and provider experience.
Whether you are developing policy, implementing technology, or transforming business operations, the WEDI National Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas with peers, and help shape the future of health care interoperability.
Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Program | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | Privacy, Security & Trust Pre-Conference | 100% Virtual (Zoom) |
| Oct 26 | WEDI Workgroup Meetings | Hybrid — DC & Zoom |
| Oct 27–29 | Conference Sessions | Hybrid — DC & Zoom |
Pre-Conference Sessions — Oct 23
- Cybersecurity Threat Landscape: An FBI Perspective
- From Assessment to Action: Using OCR’s Security Risk Assessment Tool
- From Threats to Trust: An Industry Perspective on Health Care Security
- Beyond Connectivity: Building Trust in the Health Data Ecosystem
- Securing the AI-Enabled Health System: Governance, Privacy, Security & Trust
WEDI Workgroup Meetings — Oct 26
- Remittance Advice & Payment
- Dental
- Patient Experience
- Claims
- Eligibility & Benefits
- Privacy & Security
Conference Sessions — Oct 27-29
- SNOMED CT to CPT: Bridging Clinical and Administrative Language for Prior Authorization
- Results from WEDI's CMS 0057F Survey
- Building Trust in a Digital Ecosystem: OCR’s Vision for Privacy & Security
- What's Next with all These APIs? Experiences from California
- From Compliance to Capability: The EHR Perspective on the Future of Prior Authorization
- CRD in Action: A Payer-Provider Perspective on Real-Time Prior Authorization
- Digital Signatures in Action: Understanding the Technology Behind CMS-0053-F
- The Standards Shaping Health Care: What’s New from NCPDP, HL7 & X12
- What We Learned About Provider Directories: Insights from WEDI’s QHP Directory MPA
- From Regulation to Reality: What's Next for Healthcare Interoperability
- Interoperability at a Turning Point: What Comes Next for Healthcare Data Exchange
- Payer to Payer APIs: Making Patient Data Follow the Patient
- Turning Requirements to Strategy: The Planning, People and Partnerships to Consider with CMS 0053F
Sponsored Sessions
- KALM AI: Real Policy Encoding with Smile and CQL — Presented by Smile Digital Health
- Payer Lessons from the CMS-0057-F Journey — Presented by MCG Health
- The Business Case for Better Interoperability: Quantifying the Impact on CMS Star Ratings -Presented by InterSystems
- From API to Outcome: Lessons Learned Building and Testing CMS -0057 Prior Authorization Workflows - Presented by Availity
- Beyond the Deadline: Why CMS-9115 and CMS-0057 are Mile Markers, Not Finish Lines - Presented by 1upHealth
Multiple sessions forthcoming from data exchange solution providers, including Cotiviti, Drummond, and Itiliti Health.
Hotel Information
The Hyatt Regency Bethesda (One Bethesda Metro Center, Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda) will serve as the host hotel for sleeping rooms — 3 miles north of American University's Washington College of Law, and just 3 Metro stops away.
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