Survey to assess readiness for electronic prior authorization standards open until Oct. 9

The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange has launched its fall 2026 survey to assess industry readiness for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ interoperability and prior authorization final rule. Survey responses are anonymous, and all results are aggregated. The survey will close on Oct. 9. WEDI plans to use the results to make recommendations to CMS, inform stakeholders and assist WEDI in its development of industry guidance and education.

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Policy / Regulatory Changes signal via AHA News: "Survey to assess readiness for electronic prior authorization standards open unt…".

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[DRAFT — verify before any external use] AHA News reports on policy / regulatory changes: The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange has launched its fall 2026 survey to assess industry readiness for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ interoperability and prior authorization final rule. Survey r…

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