Kaiser Permanente, Johns Hopkins and 25 others pledge to join TEFCA, prioritize interoperability

Source: Fierce Healthcare

Epic is a member of the inaugural group of six prospective QHINs that were recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year. Today, Epic announced that 20 health systems along with health tech company KeyCare and health information exchange OCHIN will be joining TEFCA with the goal of increasing interoperability in healthcare. Notable participating health systems include Cedars-Sinai, Mayo Clinic, MetroHealth, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, Stanford Health Care and UC Davis Health.