National Data Sharing Infrastructure: Two Years of TEFCA, HIEs and the Road Ahead
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:05 AM to 9:35 AM · 30 min. (US/Pacific)
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Interoperability & HIE Forum
Public Policy
Information
This session is part of the Interoperability & HIE Preconference Forum and additional registration is required.
This comprehensive analysis examines the progress and impact of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) since its implementation, exploring how Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) have evolved to support nationwide interoperability. The discussion covers key milestones achieved in standardizing healthcare data sharing, challenges overcome in connecting disparate health systems, and lessons learned from early adoption phases.
Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
Chief Data OfficerCIO/CTO/CTIO/Senior ITPayer
Learning Objective #1
Evaluate the current state of TEFCA implementation and its impact on national health information exchange after two years of operation
Learning Objective #2
Analyze the role of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) in facilitating interoperability within the national data sharing framework
Learning Objective #3
Identify key regulatory milestones, policy changes, and technical standards that have shaped TEFCA's development
Learning Objective #4
Assess the benefits and challenges experienced by healthcare organizations participating in TEFCA-enabled data sharing
Session #
IHF-2