2026 WEDI Summer Forum

25 East Pearson Street
15th floor
Chicago, IL 60611 United States
Hybrid- Loyola University Chicago, Kasbeer Hall
Monday, August 10, 2026 8:30 AM - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:00 PM (EDT)

Pricing

Early Bird Discount (15% off the pricing below) expires July 3

Virtual group rate: one person from your org signs up, and WEDI will send you a code for your co-workers to use to register. Contact Michael McNutt at mmcnutt@wedi.org for more information

WEDI Member, Onsite$999
Non Member, Onsite$1370
State/Fed Govt, Onsite$660
Group Registration, Onsite (Member, Non Member or GovtContact Michael McNutt at mmcnutt@wedi.org
WEDI Member, Virtual$550
Non Member, Virtual$840
State/Fed Govt, Virtual$440
WEDI Member, Group, Virtual$1650
Non Member, Group, Virtual$2400
State/Fed Govt, Group, Virtual$1320
Event Details

EARLY ACCESS TO THE CONFERENCE AGENDA


Join WEDI for the 2026 Summer Forum, a two-day hybrid event exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of health care interoperability and prior authorization. This interactive forum will feature:

  • A listening session and policy updates from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials
  • Implementation updates and real-world perspectives from leading industry stakeholders on the CMS-0057-F Final Rule
  • Discussions on the potential industry impact of the CMS-0062-P proposed rule on payers, providers, vendors, and clearinghouses
  • Expert-led panels focused on operational, technical, and policy considerations

Attendees will gain practical insight into the business value, implementation challenges, and strategic opportunities these regulatory developments present across the health IT ecosystem.


Forum Faculty (more to be named)

  • Nancy Beavin, Director, Provider Connectivity, Medica
  • Cara Wahmann, Executive Director Clinical Oversight and Operational Support, Health Care Services Corporation
  • Tom Loomis, Enterprise Architecture, Interoperability, Evernorth
  • Ron Wampler, Executive Director of Interoperability, Aetna a CVS Health Company
  • Natalie Farrell, Senior Manager, Mayo Clinic
  • Crystal Ewing, Board Members, Cooperative Exchange, VP pf Product Management, Waystar
  • Shanna Hartman, Technical Advisor, Health Informatics and Interoperability Group, CMS
  • Nora Simmons, Special Assistant, Health Informatics and Interoperability Group, CMS
  • Denny Brennan, Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Data Consortium
  • Samantha Meklir, Associate Director, Government Affairs, MGMA 




INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIPS?

Contact Bill Allder at ballder@wedi.org for the Summer Forum sponsorship prospectus & a sample attendee list.




Thank you to our Sponsors

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Additional Information
Event Contact:
Michael McNutt
Contact Organization:
WEDI
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