Research Results Published: More Apps are Integrating with EHRs
New ONC research shows a more than 20% rise in the number of apps that […]
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Using Standards to Focus on Transitions of Care
Transitions of care (e.g. from a nursing home to an emergency department) are often difficult, […]
The Heat is On: US Caught FHIR in 2019
In 2018, the United States was at a turning point with respect to the adoption […]
Health Affairs Article Points to HIO Readiness & Engagement in TEFCA
The best way to gather information is by going straight to the source. That’s exactly […]
TEFCA Government Benefits Determination Implementation is Here!
We all know what it’s like to get forms completed with all the right information (and to get it done quickly!), and patients seeking determinations on their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance know this all too well. Patients and providers often spend significant time and resources retrieving, reviewing, copying, and transmitting relevant medical records. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are taking on the challenge to improve this process through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ (TEFCA™).
TEFCA: Accelerating Government Benefits Determination for a Better Tomorrow
It currently takes roughly 200 days for an initial Social Security Disability claim to be processed. However, by leveraging the scale and connectivity of TEFCA, government agencies will be able to get the information they need faster to improve key services such as Social Security Disability Insurance.
ONC Mentors + Computer Science Graduate Students + Inferno = Campus on FHIR
To promote and support the consistent development and implementation of the Health Level Seven (HL7®) […]
TEFCA Priorities and Plans for the Remainder of 2025
Learn about the TEFCA™ priorities and plans throughout the end of 2025. Additionally, in connection to these priorities, we’ve released a new FAQ addressing developers of certified health IT and QHIN choice.
Sync for Genes Phase 4 Demonstrations Selected
Today, ONC is pleased to announce two demonstration sites selected for Sync for Genes Phase 4. […]
Researchers’ Perspectives on Accelerating APIs and App Connectivity
Today’s health information ecosystem is broadening in terms of participants and data availability. The data sources that exist to inform […]