Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement

Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA)

Official Site

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

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.