Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Dedicated sessions on healthcare cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital signatures for health data protection
- Technical coverage of interoperability standards including HL7, X12, SNOMED CT, CPT, and NCPDP
- Regulatory compliance guidance for CMS rules (CMS-0057-F, CMS-0053-F, CMS-9115)
- Designed for CISOs, compliance officers, IT directors, and healthcare executives navigating data security requirements
- Hybrid format with pre-conference workshops and workgroup meetings
About the Event
The 2026 WEDI National Conference brings together payers, providers, health IT developers, government agencies, standards organizations, and clearinghouses to address healthcare data interoperability and administrative simplification. The hybrid event, held at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC with virtual access via Zoom, combines keynotes, interactive panels, and case studies focused on real-world implementation experiences.
Cybersecurity and Privacy Focus
The conference includes dedicated programming on healthcare cybersecurity, privacy protection, and AI governance. Sessions examine digital signature implementation and payer-provider data exchange security. These topics connect directly to broader interoperability initiatives, as secure health information exchange requires robust data protection frameworks alongside technical standards adoption.
Regulatory and Standards Coverage
Attendees receive guidance on compliance with federal initiatives including CMS-0057-F, CMS-0053-F, and CMS-9115. Technical sessions address implementation of HL7, X12, SNOMED CT, CPT, and NCPDP standards, with emphasis on API-based data exchange and EHR integration.
Who Should Attend
The conference serves healthcare executives, CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, IT directors, compliance managers, policy analysts, and product managers from hospitals, health plans, government agencies, and health IT companies. Content spans executive-level strategic discussions, technical implementation guidance, and hands-on workshops. Pre-conference sessions and workgroup meetings provide deeper engagement opportunities for practitioners working on specific standards or regulatory requirements.