Operationalizing and Maturing TEFCA
In 2026–2027, TEFCA’s strategic focus is building the foundational framework components already established to advance more effective, consistent, and scalable network operations nationwide.Â
Roadmap at a Glance
Conceptual milestone groupings. Activities are illustrative and may span multiple periods.
- IAS Implementation Workgroup meets
- QHIN coordination for FHIR and SAARRA
- TEFCA Technical Roadmap development
- Policy development
- Directory and vetting enhancements
- Governance SOP publication
- Directory and vetting enhancements
- Governance SOP publication
- Continued operational monitoring
Expected Workplan Areas
Technical Requirements & Security
- QTF Updates
- Security of TEFCA Resources
- Technical Trust Requirements Document
- TEFCA Technical Roadmap (FHIR Advancement, Trust and Transparency Enhancements)
Operations & Implementation
- IAS Implementation Workgroup
- QHIN Coordination for FHIR and SSRAA Advancement
- QHIN Implementation Coordination and Performance Monitoring
- QHIN-to-QHIN Network Performance
- Directory Enhancements
- Technical Updates and Testing on Network Procedures
- Vetting Site Modernization
Framework Documents & Governance
- Metrics Refinement
- Monitoring and Audit Approaches
- Security Compliance
- Vetting Compliance
- Common Agreement Updates
- Compliance and Oversight Policies, Including Dispute Resolution
- Early Adopter Exchange Purpose Pilot(s) Approach
- Governance
- Government Benefits Determination
- Health Care Operations and Payment
- Public Health
- QHIN Security for the Protection of TEFCA Information
- QHINS, Participant, and Subparticipants Additional Security Requirements SOP
- Research Exchange Purpose Approach
- TEFCA Security Incident Reporting
- Treatment for Non-CE Health Care Providers
Framework Documents and Governance
This timeline is illustrative and currently reflects work that has an anticipated schedule. It will be iteratively updated throughout the year as additional work items mature.
Â
Framework Documents & Governance
Disclaimer: This timeline is illustrative and reflects anticipated phases and timing. The process may involve additional iteration, coordination, and revisions between stages, and timelines are subject to change. Select a phase in the legend to highlight it.
Operations & Implementation
Initiatives and timing are illustrative and reflect current planning assumptions.
Technical Requirements & Security
Initiatives and timing are illustrative and reflect current planning assumptions.
Policy & Governance
Disclaimer: This timeline is illustrative and reflects anticipated phases and timing. The process may involve additional iteration, coordination, and revisions between stages, and timelines are subject to change. Select a phase in the legend to highlight it.