The RCE and ONC hosts public advisory forums for community and stakeholder input as the TEFCA is developed and implemented.
Below are links to materials presented at past events.
Future dates and topics to be announced.
Wednesday, March 18th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
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This public stakeholder feedback meeting will provide the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) with an opportunity to share information about the progress to-date of the Qualified Health Information Network Technical Framework (QTF) development. This meeting will also provide prospective Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to share their support, concerns, and ideas as the next iteration of the QTF is developed.
Monday, March 16th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
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This 90-minute public meeting will provide the RCE an opportunity to share information about the progress and direction of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Additional Required Terms and Conditions (ARTCs) as related to governance of exchange activities. Prospective Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and other interested stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input regarding the governance functions contemplated for exchange activities under the Common Agreement.
Wednesday, March 4th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
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The Wednesday, March 4th, public meeting will provide the RCE an opportunity to share information about the progress and direction of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Additional Required Terms and Conditions (ARTCs) as related to preserving the stability of the QHIN network. Prospective Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and other interested stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the RCE RCE to inform development of the next iteration of the ARTCs.
Tuesday, February 25th | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
The announcement of the Common Agreement Work Group (CAWG) has generated interest and dialogue among prospective Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and others interested in applying for the Common Agreement Work Group. We have received multiple questions from prospective applicants on common themes which require specific responses. As we near the submission deadline for CAWG applications, we think it would be most efficient and helpful to host an interactive webinar to address these questions directly for all prospective applicants.
This public webinar is an opportunity for prospective Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and others interested in applying for the Common Agreement Work Group to have questions answered regarding the application process. The RCE staff will be available to explain the review and selection process and answer any questions from the community.
In addition, we are extending the CAWG application deadline to Friday, 3/6/20 to allow sufficient time for applicants to review the revisions.
Tuesday, February 18th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET — Part 1
Wednesday, February 19th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET — Part 1
Wednesday, February 26th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET — Part 2
*Due to popular demand, this TEFCA RCE Public Stakeholder Feedback Session: Exchange Operations ARTCs (Part 1 of 2) webinar is now occurring twice. Please plant to attend either February 18th or February 19th. The content will be the same.*
Download Presentation for Part 1 & 2 (PDF)
Watch Recording for Part 1 02.18.2020 | Watch Recording for Part 1 02.19.2020
The 21st Century Cures Act directed the National Coordinator to develop or adopt a Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). ONC selected The Sequoia Project to serve as the TEFCA Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) that is responsible for drafting the Common Agreement that will support the exchange activities. The Common Agreement consists of three components, the Minimum Required Terms and Conditions (MRTCs), the Additional Required Terms and Conditions (ARTCs) and the Qualified Technical Framework (QTF).
This series of Exchange Operations ARTCs public meetings will provide the RCE an opportunity to share information about the progress and direction of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Additional Required Terms and Conditions (ARTCs) as it relates to exchange operations under the purview of the Common Agreement. Prospective Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and other interested stakeholders will have an opportunity to express their support for specific ideas, or considerations that the RCE should bear in mind when developing the next iteration of the ARTCs.
Please note: There are two separate Exchange Operations ARTCs, requiring separate registrations. The content covered in each meeting will be different and stakeholders are encouraged to attend both.
Register for Part 2: Wednesday, February 26th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, February 12th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
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This public stakeholder feedback meeting will provide the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) an opportunity to share its analysis of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Summary of Disclosures Requirements. ONC received numerous comments regarding the proposed Summary of Disclosures provisions and asked the RCE to do further research. The purpose of this webinar is to walk through that analysis and enlist stakeholder input regarding the options to inform the RCE’s recommendations to ONC on this important policy.
Monday, January 27th | 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET
Practical Considerations for the Common Agreement and Qualified Health Information Network Technical Framework
Members from the RCE team will share progress to date, highlighting key topics for stakeholder consideration and feedback as it relates to the Common Agreement and QHIN Technical Framework. As an interactive dialogue, the audience will be invited to share perspectives to inform the RCE’s and ONC’s work.
Wednesday, December 11th | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Think Tank is now closed.
Download Webinar Slides (PDF) | Watch Video Recording
This initial public, stakeholder feedback meeting provided the RCE an opportunity to share information about the progress and direction of the Qualified Health Information Network Technical Framework (QTF) development, and provide prospective Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to express their support for specific ideas, or concerns that the RCE staff should bear in mind when developing the next iteration of the QTF.
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Thursday, December 5th | Afternoon
The Sequoia Project Annual Meeting included RCE and TEFCA related sessions for attendees featuring speakers from the RCE and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. Visit The Sequoia Project Annual Meeting web page to view video recordings and download presentation slides.
Monday, October 7th | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Join the RCE and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT for our public kick-off of the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE). We will provide an overview of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and the role of the new RCE.
