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TEFCA 2023 Update on the Nationwide Framework for Interoperability in Healthcare

Episode Notes

Originally Published: Mar 22, 2023

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In February, ONC announced the first cohort of qualified networks in TEFCA. TEFCA aims to transform the healthcare industry by enabling a seamless and secure exchange of health information. It aims to improve patient care, reduce healthcare costs, and promote innovation in healthcare delivery, designed to create a single "on-ramp" to nationwide interoperability. In this session, hear from ONC on recent progress, including: 

How the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement work together to create a single on-ramp to nationwide interoperability Review of the technical, legal, and organizational requirements for exchanging health information under TEFCA, including data standards, privacy, and security protocols, and patient consent. 

Collaboration and participation efforts to achieve the goal of creating a more connected and interoperable healthcare system.