EDEN PRAIRIE, MN — August 6, 2025 — Itiliti Health, a leader in prior authorization automation and healthcare interoperability, is pleased to announce that Michael Lunzer, CEO and Co-Founder, has been appointed Co‑Chair of the WEDI Prior Authorization Subworkgroup. The appointment was first publicly announced during WEDI’s Summer Forum on August 5th.

The WEDI (Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange) Prior Authorization Subworkgroup convenes representatives across payer, provider, vendor, and standards organizations to collaboratively define strategies and standards to modernize and streamline prior authorization workflows. As Co‑Chair, Lunzer will work alongside peers to identify industry pain points, promote adoption of modern standards (including FHIR), enhance transparency, and help reduce administrative overhead throughout the prior authorization supply chain.

“I’m honored to join this distinguished group of industry leaders,” said Michael Lunzer. “I believe this role provides an important platform to drive meaningful progress in prior authorization, making it more seamless, data-driven, and patient-centric. I look forward to collaborating with the WEDI community on guiding impactful standards and practices.”

Lunzer’s appointment underscores Itiliti Health’s ongoing commitment to shaping the national dialogue around prior authorization innovation and policy. With Itiliti’s deep expertise in policy automation, decision support, and prior authorization orchestration, his leadership role in WEDI reinforces the company’s credibility and influence in industry standards efforts.

To learn more about WEDI’s Prior Authorization Subworkgroup: https://www.wedi.org/workgroup-community/prior-authorization/

About Itiliti Health
Itiliti Health transforms the prior authorization experience with scalable, standards-based automation and interoperability solutions. Our platform helps health plans digitize policies, streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and prepare for evolving regulatory requirements. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Itiliti Health partners with payers nationwide to drive smarter utilization management and faster access to care.