WEDI 2025 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.
- October 31- Virtual Pre-Conference
- November 3- WEDI Workgroup Meetings
- November 4-6 Conference Sessions
- The conference ends at noon on November 6
Pricing
Early bird discounts has expired
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
For onsite and virtual group registration information, contact Michael McNutt at mmcnutt@wedi.org
WEDI’s National Conference returns to the nation's capital this November, bringing together health care's most influential voices to explore the evolving landscape of health information exchange. For nearly three decades, WEDI’s annual gathering has served as a trusted forum for uncovering best practices, spotlighting innovative solutions, and addressing the most pressing challenges in health IT.
This year’s event will continue that legacy—featuring thought leaders from across the health care ecosystem, including payers, providers, health IT vendors, public health agencies, and state and federal government entities. From data standards and interoperability to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, prior authorization, and equity-driven data strategies, the 2025 conference will deliver powerful insights and actionable strategies that drive collaboration and progress.
Join us in Washington, D.C., as we shape the future of health data exchange—together.
Excited to Welcome Sarah Iselin, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Federal Speakers Appearing at the National Conference (more to be announced, subject to change):
Thomas Keane, MD, MBA, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Paula Stannard, Director, HHS Office for Civil Rights
Michael Cimmino, Director, National Standards Group, CMS
The Rest of Our Impressive Faculty
Jody Denson, CTO, KONZA
Dennis Sherba, Senior VP. eHealth Exchange
Nihit Bajaj, Technical Services Team Lead, Epic
Zoe Barber, Policy Director, Sequoia Project
Pam Grosze, Board Chair, Cooperative Exchange
Denny Brennan, Executive Director, MHDC
Sherry Wilson, Executive VP, Compliance Officer, Jopari
Crystal Ewing, VP, Product Management, Waystar
Jolie Ritzo, Interim CEO, Civitas Networks for Health
Jaime Bland, President and CEO, CyncHealth
Eliel Oliveira, CEO, Connxus
Rebekah Fiehn, Director, Dental Benefits, Coding, and Data Exchange, ADA
Bryan Laskin, CEO and Co-founder, Toothapps
Mark Marciante, Director, Leavitt Partners
Molly Smith, Group Vice President for Public Policy, AHA
Danielle Lloyd, Sr Vice President of Private Market Innovations and Quality Initiatives, AHIP
Stephan Rubin, Director of Product Management, Optum
Daniel Cawood, Sr Manager, Product Management, MCG Health
Duncan Weatherston, CEO, Smile Digital Health
David Chisholm, VP, Payer Solutions, Smile Digital Health
Cara Wahmann, Executive Director, Clinical Oversight and Operational Support, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Alex Holston, MD, Chief Medical Officer, LMI
Matt Robison, Director of Government Affairs, Oklahoma State Medical Association
Michelle Barry, WEDI Provider Information Workgroup Co-chair, Availity
Melissa Speck, Senior Director of Public Affairs, CAQH
Tammy Weaver, VP, Masterfile Products, American Medical Association
Alix Goss, HL7 Liaison, DSMO Chair
James Adamson, Senior Consultant, Point-of-Care Partners
Timothy Bennett, Director of Strategic Health Initiatives, Drummond Group
Anna Taylor, Chair HL7 Da Vinci Project Steering Committee, AVP Value-Based Care, MultiCare
Robert Laumeyer, Chief Technology Officer, Availity
Anthony Oliva, MD, Chief Medical Officer, MCG Health
Kevin Day, Principal Business Advisor, Edifecs
Michelle Greame, AVP of Revenue Integrity, Inova Health
Tanya Sanderson, Senior Director of Revenue Integrity, Xsolis
Hans Buitendijk, Executive Committee, EHRA, Oracle
Sean Cotter, Development Team Lead, Epic
Ida Mantashi, Executive Committee, EHRA, AVP, Software Regulatory Compliance, ModMed
Jason Vogt, Development Manager, Meditech
Charles Jaffe, MD, CEO, HL7
Margaret Weiker, VP, Standards Development, NCPDP
Erin Richter Weber, Chief Policy & Research Officer, CAQH
Michael Lunzer, Founder and CEO, Itiliti Health
Autumne Smith, Director, Connected Health, Payor Innovations Division, BCBS South Carolina.
Rafael Garcia, VP Engineering and Business Technology, BCBS Massachusetts
Steven Berkow, Senior Advisor, Value-Based Care, InterSystems
Michelle Barry, ASC Chair
Donna Campbell, Provider Portal & Provider Connectivity IT Product Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Jamie Mosteller, X12
Pat Wijtyk, Senior EDI Analyst, TMG Health, Inc.
HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
Happy to have the Hyatt Regency Bethesda serve as our host hotel again this year. The hotel is located 3 miles (12-15 min drive north of American University's Washington College of Law.
Access the vibrant sights, sounds and tastes of downtown Bethesda, Maryland - the ideal destination for business travelers and vacationers alike. Perfectly located near the Bethesda Metro station and minutes from downtown D.C., we are only a 10-minute Metro train ride to the Smithsonian's National Zoo (five stops) and a short drive to Great Falls and Rock Creek Park. Walk to the National Institutes of Health or the shops of Bethesda Row.
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