WASHINGTON DC USA -- HEALTHCARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- JULY 15, 2026: With multiple implementation deadlines coming and proposed rules under consideration, getting face time with CMS experts is critical. The WEDI Summer Forum has two sessions led by CMS, giving you direct access to their authoritative information.

1. The Evolving Prior Authorization Landscape: CMS Insights Across Medical and Drug Prior Authorization
2. Shaping the Future of X12 008060: Recap from HHS Listening Session on Advancing X12 Mandated Transaction Standards to Version 8060

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