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).
Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program 2023 Requirements
As you prepare to participate in this year’s Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program, CMS would like to highlight its requirements and share the program’s 2023 specification sheets.
Disparities in Patient Access to Electronic Health Information
By Chelsea Richwine – Patients have a right of access to their health information under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Recent policy efforts aim to simplify and increase patient access to electronic health information, as easy access to health information enables patients to monitor…
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.
Updates from the ONC
Now on Demand Tell Me Where IT Hurts episode with host Dr. Jay Anders and his guest Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for the ONC to have a follow-up conversation about interoperability and the latest developments regarding the 21st Century Cures Act.
CMS Proposed Rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization
Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule CMS-0057-P: Fact Sheet. CMS is continuing to advance our interoperability goals and tackle process challenges related to prior authorization to increase efficiencies in health care.