The Curtain Rises on TEFCA
By Jim Tate – The process to become a designated QHIN is a long and arduous journey, not for the faint of heart. Here are the 6 initial entities that have been designated.
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Designated TEFCA QHINs Announced
Today HHS Secretary Becerra recognized a major interoperability milestone and announced the first set of applicant organizations that are approved for onboarding as QHINs under TEFCA. Meet the QHINs.
Interoperability: A Brief History
By Jim Tate – Since the days of Hippocrates, a primary goal of medicine has been the collection of records related to diseases and treatments. Someone along the bumpy trail of history had the clever thought to begin keeping patient specific records.
TEFCA: The Birth of the Network
By Jim Tate – It has been a long slog but on Monday February 13th we will witness the much-awaited announcement of the first wave of Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINS).
TEFCA QHIN Announcement Live Stream
February 13, HHS will recognize the first set of applicant organizations that are approved for onboarding as Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) under TEFCA.
What’s Happening at the ONC – 1/23/23
Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC, including an upcoming TEFCA webinar, new ONC Standards Bulletin published, & the Draft USCDI v4 is now available.
Sharing Health Data Update January 2023
Moving our healthcare system into the digital age, better outcomes, controlling and reducing costs, and patient access to their health data. Our monthly HIE rundown includes updates on TEFCA, HIE networks, job openings and vendor contracts.
What’s Happening at the ONC – 12/19/22
Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC, including an interview with Micky Tripathi on Tell Me Where IT Hurts with Dr. Jay Anders.
Our Continued Quest for Interoperability in 2023
Will 2023 really be the year we see healthcare interoperability that not only shares our data but aides in better outcomes? In our recent 7th Annual State of Interoperability panel discussion with industry leaders, they explained the milestones we meet this year especially with information blocking and the realization of TEFCA. But will that mean [...]