The double-edged sword of QHINs
Medical Economics July 22, 2024
Navigating the promise and perils of health data interoperability
In the wake of the 21st Century Cures Act and the implementation of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) have emerged as a cornerstone of health care interoperability. While these networks promise to revolutionize data sharing and improve patient care, they also present significant challenges that health care executives must navigate. As health care interoperability approaches an inflection, it’s a good time to examine both the transformative potential and the pitfalls of QHINs in our evolving health care ecosystem.
The promise of QHINs
QHINs offer a transformative approach to health care data management. At their core, these networks act as a nationwide framework for...