What's SOP with TEFCA & QHINs?

Monday, March 3, 2025 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM · 45 min. (US/Pacific)

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101

Interoperability & HIE Forum

Data and Information

Information

This session is part of the Interoperability & HIE Preconference Forum and additional registration is required.

The TEFCA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) establish standardized protocols and workflows for Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) to facilitate secure, interoperable health information exchange under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). The panelists in this fireside chat will discuss the latest updates with the TEFCA SOPs (Public Health Exchange, Health Care Operations, Individual Access Services, Exchange Purposes, & QHIN Security) and also discuss real-life working successes and examples from multiple organizations, along with current roadblocks and constraints.

Sub-Topic Category

Interoperability and Standards

Target Audience

Chief Data OfficerCIO/CTO/CTIO/Senior ITVP of other IT/IS Department

Level

Advanced

CEU Type

ACPECAHIMSCMECNECPDHTSCPHIMSPMI/PDU

Learning Objective #1

Discuss the core purpose of TEFCA and how it aims to establish a nationwide health information exchange infrastructure by connecting Qualified Health Information Networks

Learning Objective #2

Identify the potential benefits and challenges healthcare organizations may face when participating in TEFCA through a QHIN, including improved care coordination, enhanced data accessibility, and implementation considerations

Learning Objective #3

Assess the role of the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) in overseeing TEFCA implementation, including how it manages QHIN designation, monitors compliance, and facilitates dispute resolution

Learning Objective #4

Distinguish between the different exchange modalities supported under TEFCA

Session #

IHF-5