Elana Urie

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and the network of Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) it established represent the most significant shift in health information exchange in decades. This guide explains what QHINs are, how the exchange framework works, and how practices can get real, practical value from QHIN connectivity. Key takeaways For

Recent and proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) focus on improving data exchange among patients, providers, payers, and health IT systems. Important developments include the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, the 2026