WASHINGTON DC USA -- HEALTHCARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- SEPTEMBER 17, 2026: As CMS-0057-F implementation accelerates FHIR-based APIs and real-time data exchange across the industry, protected health information is moving faster and further than HIPAA's privacy and security framework was originally built for and the rules governing how that data must be protected are evolving right alongside it.

Paula Stannard, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the federal agency responsible for enforcing HIPAA privacy and security, and for investigating breaches, will share the agency's current regulatory priorities, emerging policy considerations, and practical guidance for building secure, trusted, and resilient digital health systems.

For EDI and interoperability professionals, this is a rare opportunity to hear enforcement priorities straight from the source - before they surface in an audit, a breach investigation, or a corrective action plan.

The WEDI National Conference is the premier annual gathering of health care leaders, policymakers, innovators, and technology experts committed to advancing a more connected, efficient, and patient-centered health care system.

Each year, the conference brings together stakeholders from across the health care ecosystem—including payers, providers, health IT developers, government agencies, standards development organizations, clearinghouses, and industry partners—to share best practices, lessons learned, emerging trends, and real-world implementation experiences. Through thought-provoking keynotes, interactive panel discussions, and practical case studies, attendees gain actionable insights into the policies, standards, and technologies shaping the future of health care.