Becker's Healthcare April 19, 2019
Emily Rappleye

HHS made several announcements April 19 outlining the path ahead for better health record exchange.

Four takeaways:

1. HHS issued new drafts of three documents that establish streamlined requirements for disparate health information networks to become part of a secure, nationally connected network. The following documents are open for public comment until June 17:

  • Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
  • Minimum Required Terms and Conditions
  • Qualified Health Information Network Technical Framework

2. HHS also put out a request for applications for a nonprofit industry organization to develop, maintain and implement the health network requirements for four years. The chosen organization will be awarded $900,000 for the first year, with additional...

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