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'''Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement''' (TEFCA)

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.healthit.gov/topic/interoperability/trusted-exchange-framework-and-common-agreement}}

==Goals==
* Enable the secure and interoperable exchange of electronic health information (EHI) across the U.S.
* Reduce the complexity and cost of health information exchange for providers.
* Enhance patient access to their health information across different health care systems.

==Sponsor==
* Federal Agency: [[U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]]
* Sponsoring Office: [[Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology]]

[[Category:Partnerships]]

==Creation==
TEFCA was mandated by the [[21st Century Cures Act]] of 2016, which required the development of a framework for nationwide health information exchange.

==Funding==
Funding specifics for TEFCA are not publicized, but it leverages existing federal health IT budgets, with resources allocated through the ONC's annual appropriations.

==Leadership==
The leadership title for TEFCA is the Recognized Coordinating Entity® (RCE™), currently held by The Sequoia Project, Inc.

==Website==
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/interoperability/trusted-exchange-framework-and-common-agreement

==Social Media Accounts==
* No official social media accounts are specifically listed for TEFCA, though updates are shared via @ONC_HealthIT.

==Wikipedia Article==
There isn't a dedicated Wikipedia article for TEFCA, but information can be found within articles related to health IT and interoperability.

==References==
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