Regional Extension Centers Are Enabling Meaningful Use for All
A common concern about health information technology (health IT) adoption is that it may not […]
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Say Hi to EHI
ONC’s information blocking regulations apply to interferences with the access, exchange, or use of electronic […]
Research Results Published: More Apps are Integrating with EHRs
New ONC research shows a more than 20% rise in the number of apps that […]
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 […]
HITAC Highlights Affordability, Data Exchange, and Innovation
The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) convened on May 7, 2026, to discuss how […]
Advancing the Future of Behavioral Health Data Exchange
Patients with behavioral health conditions are often dually-burdened with chronic physical health conditions. Consequently, providers caring for these patients must coordinate their care to get the best possible health outcomes. The lack of reliable health information exchange and integration of health data across care settings can inhibit this essential care coordination. For example, individuals may face duplicative tests, medication errors, or gaps in care at critical moments.
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.