Becker's Healthcare April 19, 2019
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...