The healthcare industry is abuzz with new opportunities for data exchange following the implementation of a universal policy for nationwide interoperability. Here are some key developments in the field:
Surescripts Approved for TEFCA Participation
Surescripts Network Alliance participants, including electronic health records and other technology vendors, health plans, health systems, and pharmacies, can now exchange data under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement on the Surescripts Health Information Network. The Sequoia Project has designated Surescripts’ Interconnect as a TEFCA Qualified Health Information Network, providing health systems and others with directory management, patient matching, document query, and delivery capabilities.
Tara Dragert, Chief Product Officer and President of Surescripts’ HIN, expressed confidence in the company’s ability to leverage industry-leading reliability and support for seamless data exchange.
New Interoperability Checklist for Payers
The Sequoia Project’s payer workgroup has published a Payer-to-Payer Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources API Compliance Readiness Checklist to help payers comply with critical interoperability regulations set to take effect on January 1, 2027. This checklist aims to assist payers in preparing for compliance with components of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS-0057-F rule, ensuring smooth data sharing between payers to improve continuity of care for patients.
Robert Oakley, Strategy and Interoperability Lead at Evernorth Health Services, highlighted the importance of payer interoperability readiness in meeting regulatory requirements and enhancing patient care during health plan transitions.
Partnership to Increase TEFCA Participation
Healthcare data interoperability provider Redox recently announced its partnership with the CommonWell Health Alliance QHIN to facilitate TEFCA participation for its customers. By joining CommonWell’s network, Redox customers will have access to comprehensive data exchange capabilities, enabling real-time data sharing and integration with various networks and QHINs.
Trip Hofer, CEO of Redox, emphasized the significance of enabling write-back capabilities in data exchange platforms to support operational workflows in healthcare. This partnership aims to enhance interoperability and streamline data exchange processes for improved patient care.
These developments underscore the industry’s commitment to advancing healthcare data exchange and interoperability to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare operations.
Andrea Fox is a Senior Editor at Healthcare IT News.
Email: afox@himss.org
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