Becker's Healthcare December 16, 2024
Naomi Diaz

Epic Nexus, an Epic Systems initiative and a TEFCA Qualified Health Information Network, has connected 625 hospitals to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).

TEFCA, authorized by the 21st Century Cures Act, aims to establish universal interoperability by creating a standardized, secure system for exchanging electronic health information across the U.S. Epic Nexus joined the federal framework in December 2023.

The framework aims to address a gap in healthcare interoperability. Prior to TEFCA, an estimated 30% of U.S. hospitals — many in rural or...

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