Federal Policy
WEDI Opens Survey on CMS Prior Authorization Rule Readiness Through Oct. 9
The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange has launched a survey to assess industry readiness for CMS's interoperability and prior authorization final rule, with responses open through Oct. 9, 2026. The anonymous survey will gather aggregated data from health plans, providers, and other stakeholders on their implementation progress. WEDI will use the results to develop recommendations for CMS, inform stakeholders, and create industry guidance and educational materials on electronic prior authorization standards compliance.
Why it mattersHealth plans and providers subject to CMS's electronic prior authorization requirements can use this survey to benchmark their implementation progress and inform WEDI's regulatory guidance to CMS.