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Hospitals and Health CareDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
WEDI is a national membership association in the hospitals and health care sector focused on enabling seamless data sharing. It was formed in 1991 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and was named in the 1996 HIPAA legislation as an advisor to HHS, a role it continues to fulfill. The organization provides educational offerings to its members and stakeholders and operates within the health IT space to support data exchange. Based in Washington, DC, WEDI serves health care organizations and other stakeholders involved in health information exchange. In 2025, it hosted its annual Summer Forum in Chicago, focusing on CMS interoperability and prior authorization final rules, reflecting active engagement with federal health policy and regulatory developments.