Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange

The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) is a leading non-profit authority on the use of health IT to improve healthcare information exchange. Formed in 1991 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, WEDI is formally named in the HIPAA legislation as an advisor to the HHS Secretary. The organization focuses on enhancing the quality of care through the efficient movement of data, including administrative and clinical transactions. WEDI brings together a diverse cross-section of the healthcare industry, including payers, providers, vendors, and government agencies, to collaborate on standards and best practices for interoperability.