Archived
TEFCA™ RCE™ Monthly Informational Calls
Since it’s inception the Recognized Coordinating Entity® (RCE™) has hosted public informational calls as an opportunity to share information revolving around TEFCA. Below you’ll find our archived informational calls organized by year dating back to 2020. Our archives include downloadable slides and video recordings of the meetings.
November 19, 2024
Agenda
- TEFCA™ Exchange Basics – 5 min
- TEFCA Timeline Review – 2 min
- XP Vetting Process SOP – 5 min
- TEFCA Security – 35 min
- Educational Resources and FAQs – 5 min
- Questions & Answers (Q&A)
October 15, 2024
Agenda
- TEFCA™ Exchange Basics
- TEFCA Timeline Review
- TEFCA Webinar for Public Health Overview
- XP Implementation SOP: Public Health
- Technical Requirements
- Educational Resources and FAQs
- Questions & Answers (Q&A)
September 17, 2024
Agenda
- TEFCA Exchange Basics
- TEFCA Timeline Review
- Spotlight: TEFCA on FHIR
- Educational Resources and FAQs
- Questions & Answers (Q&A)
August 20, 2024
Agenda
- TEFCA Exchange Basics
- TEFCA Timeline Review
- New and Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Educational Resources and FAQs
- Questions & Answers (Q&A)
July 16, 2024
Agenda
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ONC Welcome
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TEFCA Exchange Basics
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TEFCA Timeline Review
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New and Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Technical Document Updates
- Educational Resources and FAQs
- Questions & Answers (Q&A)
June 18, 2024
Agenda
- TEFCA Basics
- Timeline
- Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Approach
- Treatment
- TEFCA Governance
- Questions and Answers
May 21, 2024
Agenda
- Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Basics
- Common Agreement Version 2.0 and Participant/Subparticipant Terms of Participation (ToP) Updates and Timeline
- Timeline
- Educational Resources and Upcoming Events
- Questions and Answers
April 16, 2024
Agenda
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Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementSM (TEFCASM) Basics
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Common Agreement Version 2.0 and Participant/Subparticipant Terms of Participation (ToP) Updates and Timeline
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Draft TEFCA Explainer
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Educational Resources and Upcoming Events
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Questions and Answers
March 19, 2024
Agenda
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Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementSM(TEFCASM) Basics
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Policy Development Timeline
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Summary of Feedback Received
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FHIR Early Production Approach
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Educational Resources and Upcoming Events
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Questions and Answers
February 20, 2024
Agenda
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Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementSM (TEFCASM) Basics
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Common Agreement Version 2.0 and Related Documents
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Timeline and Feedback
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Educational Resources and Upcoming Events
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Questions and Answers
January 16, 2024
Agenda
- How Will Exchange Work Under TEFCA?
- What Are The Components of TEFCA?
- TEFCA is Live!
- TEFCA is Looking to The Future
- Questions & Answers
November 21, 2023
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are the Components of TEFCA?
- Status Updates
- Common Agreement v.1.1
- TEFCA at the ONC Annual Meeting
- ONC RCE Frequently Asked Questions
- Educational Resources and Upcoming Events
- Questions & Answers
October 17, 2023
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are the Components of TEFCA?
- Status Updates
- Questions & Answers
September 19, 2023
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are the Components of TEFCA?
- Status Updates
- Questions & Answers
August 15, 2023
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are the Components of TEFCA?
- Status Updates
- Questions and Answers
June 20, 2023
Agenda
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How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
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What are the TEFCA Components?
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Status Updates
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Questions & Answers
May 16, 2023
Agenda
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How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
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What are the TEFCA Components?
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Status Updates
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Questions & Answers
March 21, 2023
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are TEFCA Components?
- Status Updates
- Use Case Updates
- Questions & Answers
February 21, 2023
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are TEFCA Components?
- HHS TEFCA Event 2/13/2023 Debrief
- Status Updates
- Interoperability & CMS Rules
- Future Use Cases
- Questions & Answers
January 17, 2023
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are TEFCA Components?
- TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide – Pilot Version
- Revised Onboarding & Designation SOP and Application – Stakeholder Feedback
- Draft QHIN, Participant, and Subparticipant Additional Security Requirements SOP – Stakeholder Feedback
- Future Use Cases
- Questions & Answers
November 15, 2022
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are TEFCA Components?
- Questions & Answers: Part 1
- TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide and Pilot
- Future Use Cases
- Questions & Answers: Part 2
October 18, 2022
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are TEFCA Components?
- Timeline to Operationalize TEFCA
- Questions & Answers: Part 1
- SOP Status & Release Schedule
- TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide and Pilot
- Future Use Cases
- Questions & Answers: Part 2
September 20, 2022
Agenda
- Remarks by Micky Tripathi, ONC, National Coordinator for Health IT
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
- What are TEFCA Components?
- Timeline to Operationalize TEFCA
- Questions & Answers: Part 1
- SOP Status & Release Schedule
- Testing Documentation & Tools
- Payment and Health Care Operations Stakeholder Input Process
- Questions & Answers: Part 2
August 16, 2022
Agenda
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How will Exchange Work under TEFCA?
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What are TEFCA Components
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Timeline to Operationalize TEFCA
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Questions & Answers: Part 1
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SOP Status & Release Schedule
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Payment and Health Care Operations Stakeholder Input Process
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Questions & Answers: Part 2
July 19, 2022
Agenda
- How will Exchange Work under TEFCA
- What are TEFCA Components?
- Timeline to Operationalize TEFCA
- Questions received during or after June monthly call
- Recently Released SOPs and Resources
- Payment and Health Care Operations Stakeholder Input Process
- SOP Status & Release Schedule
June 21, 2022
Agenda
- How will exchange work under TEFCA?
- What are the TEFCA components?
- Timeline to operationalize TEFCA
- Benefits of TEFCA
- SOP Status & release schedule
- Payment and health care operations stakeholder input process
- Questions and Answers
May 17 2022
Agenda
- How will TEFCA work?
- What are TEFCA components?
- How will TEFCA be operationalized?
- Status of SOPs
- Recently released SOPs
- Questions and Answers
April 19, 2022
Agenda
- How will TEFCA work
- What are TEFCA components?
- How will TEFCA be operationalized?
- Transition of legal counsel
- Status of SOPs
- Exchange Purposes SOP
- Testing Approach
- Security of TEFCA Information – Security Certification
- Questions & Answers
February 15, 2022
Agenda
- How will exchange work under TEFCA?
- Questions from previous webinars
- Upcoming Educational Events
- Questions & Answers
January 18, 2022
Agenda
- Opening Remarks by National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi
- TEFCA Overview
- What are the components of TEFCA?
- What are the Exchange Purposes under TEFCA and how do they work?
- How do you become a QHIN?
- How will TEFCA be operationalized?
- Questions & Answers
November 16, 2021
Agenda
- Welcome and Brief Overview
- Highlight QTF Stakeholder Feedback
- Highlight Common Agreement Feedback
October 19, 2021
Agenda
- Welcome and Brief Overview
- Highlight QTF Stakeholder Feedback
- Common Agreement Questions and Answers
September 21, 2021
Agenda
- Overview
- Cooperation and Nondiscrimination
- Exchange Purposes
- Related Definitions
August 17, 2021
Agenda
- Timeline
- QTF Overview
- Common Agreement Update
July 20, 2021
Agenda
- ONC Opening Remarks
- Timeline
- Common Agreement Update
- Public Input Opportunities
June 15, 2021
Agenda
- RCE Status Update
- QHIN Onboarding
- RCE Metrics Development
- TEFCA Value Proposition
- Questions & Answers
May 18, 2021
Agenda
- RCE Status Update
- RCE Metrics Development
- TEFCA Development Process
- TEFCA Value Proposition
April 20, 2021
Agenda
- RCE Status Update
- Metrics Update
- TEFCA Value Proposition
March 16, 2021
Agenda
- RCE Status Update
- Proposed Topics for Standard Operating Procedures
- TEFCA Value Proposition
February 16, 2021
Agenda
- RCE Status Update
- TEFCA Development Process
- TEFCA Value Proposition
January 19, 2021
Agenda
- Welcome
- RCE Status Update
- QHIN Metrics Feedback
- QHIN to QHIN Fee ARTCs
- TEFCA Value Proposition: Provider Value Proposition
- Questions & Answers
November 17, 2020
Agenda
- QHIN Metrics Development
- TEFCA Value Proposition
- QHIN to QHIN Fee ARTCs
October 20, 2020
Agenda
- RCE Status Update
- Stakeholder Engagement: TEFCA Value proposition statement for Health Information Networks (Download Fact Sheet | View Web Page)
- Metrics: Additional Feedback Requested
- ARTCs: Fees
August 18, 2020
Agenda
- Year 1 in Review (high level overview and lessons learned for each Milestone)
- TEFCA Value Proposition
- Year 2 Priorities
- Interactive Q&A
July 21, 2020
Agenda
- Provide a high-level overview of recommended measure concepts and suggested timing for implementation and use of the metrics related to QHIN Operational Reporting.
- Receive feedback related to specific questions the RCE staff have regarding the Metrics and Operational Reporting
- Receive feedback related to specific questions the team will pose regarding the Common Agreement ARTCs.
- Provide a method for stakeholders to submit unstructured feedback regarding additional or relevant considerations not discussed in the RCE’s plans for the ARTCs and Metrics.
June 16, 2020
Agenda
- Common Agreement Work Group (CAWG) Update
- QHIN Metrics and Operational Reports
- Stakeholder Engagement Update and Value Proposition
May 19, 2020
Agenda
- Common Agreement Work Group (CAWG) Update
- QHIN Technical Framework (QTF) Update
- Metrics Update
April 21, 2020
Agenda
- Common Agreement Work Group (CAWG) Update
- QHIN Technical Framework (QTF) Update
- Stakeholder Feedback Update
Upcoming Informational Calls
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Archived
Events, Webinars, and Presentations
Event
December 14-15th
ONC Annual Meeting
The sold out ONC Annual Meeting will open with TEFCA Live! A Celebration on Thursday, December 14 from 8:30 – 11:30 am ET.
Event
December 12, 2023
QHIN™ Designation Ceremony
On Tuesday, December 12, HHS will recognize the first organizations to become designated Qualified Health Information NetworksTM (QHINsTM) under TEFCASM. Following the signing ceremony, the organizations will officially be able to begin TEFCA exchange.
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At this event, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Deputy HHS Secretary Andrea Palm, National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi, and other federal leaders will recognize these organizations for their willingness to voluntarily step up and meet the demanding eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions of TEFCA participation.
Event
September 9 – 10, 2023
HL7 FHIR Connectathon
TEFCA℠ Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide Testing
The HL7 FHIR Connectathon has a dedicated track for TEFCA-Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide Testing. This will build on the previous IHE Connectathon, and includes defined clinical scenarios.
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All organizations interested in supporting the implementation of FHIR utilizing UDAP for Dynamic Registration are welcome to participate, particularly candidate QHINs, those thinking of applying to be a QHIN, and those thinking of applying to be a Participant or Subparticipant of a QHIN and who expect to be leveraging Facilitated FHIR when it is available.
Event
May 6 – 7, 2023
HL7 FHIR Connectathon
TEFCA℠ Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide Testing
The HL7 FHIR Connectathon has a dedicated track for TEFCA-Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide Testing. This will build on the IHE Connectathon from March, and includes defined clinical scenarios
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All organizations interested in supporting the implementation of FHIR utilizing UDAP for Dynamic Registration are welcome to participate, particularly candidate QHINs, those thinking of applying to be a QHIN, and those thinking of applying to be a Participant or Subparticipant of a QHIN and who expect to be leveraging Facilitated FHIR when it is available.
Event
February 13, 2023
TEFCA Event with HHS Secretary Becerra
On Monday, February 13, HHS recognized the first set of applicant organizations that are approved for onboarding as Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) under TEFCA. Following this approval, the organizations will officially begin the onboarding process and, if successful, will be designated as QHINs.
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At this event, HHS Secretary Becerra recognized these organizations for their willingness to voluntarily step up and meet the demanding TEFCA eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions of TEFCA participation. These organizations committed to meeting a 12-month go-live timeline. The event was live-streamed at https://hhs.gov/live.
Webinar
January 12, 2023
Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement:
Update for the Public Health Community
The goal of this presentation is for ONC, the RCE and CDC to help the public health community understand the importance of TEFCA and the public health exchange purpose, the value it will bring to their agency or organization and how to get involved.
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At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe the concepts of TEFCA
- Explain the benefits of public health participation in TEFCA
- Understand the timeline, process and need for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the public health exchange purpose under TEFCA
- Understand how the TEFCA SOP for the public health exchange purpose will align with existing public health implementation guides
- Identify opportunities for public health agencies to prepare for and participate in TEFCA
For more information on TEFCA please see: https://rce.sequoiaproject.org/.
Webinar
October 11, 2022
TEFCA Payment & Healthcare Operations Stakeholder Input
The RCE is hosting a public webinar to gather stakeholder input on development of the Payment and Healthcare Operations Exchange Purpose SOP.
Session
September 30, 2022
Prospective QHIN Office Hour Session
The Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) will host a public office hour session every week this month as an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in Q&A.
Session
September 20, 2022
Prospective QHIN Office Hour Session
The Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) will host a public office hour session every week this month as an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in Q&A.
Webinar
September 19, 2022
RCE Deep Dive:
QHIN Application, Onboarding, and Designation Process
The Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) will host a 3-hour deep dive webinar focusing on QHIN eligibility and the application, onboarding, and designation process. There will be opportunities for stakeholders to participate in Q&A.
Session
September 16, 2022
Prospective QHIN Office Hour Session
The Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) will host a public office hour session every week this month as an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in Q&A.
Session
September 6, 2022
Prospective QHIN Office Hour Session
The Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) will host a public office hour session every week this month as an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in Q&A.
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