HTI2 Release: Holiday Tech Reading
- A final rule concerning health data, technology, and interoperability: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) has been released.
- The Assistant Secretary for Thwarting PTO noted that the reduction in size is due to the exclusion of comments related to other proposals within the #HTI2 framework.
- The key changes in this final rule impact the TEFCA framework and certification criteria for health IT.
The HTI-2 final rule is here, and it’s poised to reshape health data interoperability. this decisive update addresses crucial aspects of health details technology, focusing on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and revising certification criteria. News Directory 3 delivers the critical details. The new rule notably reduces the size of the original proposal by excluding comments on other proposals within the #HTI2 framework; these comments are still under review, suggesting further developments in health data technology are imminent. Key changes include the removal of “Complete EHR” and “EHR Module” terms, alongside finalized TEFCA Manner Exception provisions. Future adjustments to certification criteria are anticipated. Discover what’s next for health data interoperability.
HTI-2 Final Rule Addresses Health Data Interoperability
Updated June 04, 2025
A final rule concerning health data, technology, and interoperability: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) has been released. The 156-page document, a fraction of the original proposal’s length, focuses on key aspects of health information technology and interoperability.
The Assistant Secretary for Thwarting PTO noted that the reduction in size is due to the exclusion of comments related to other proposals within the #HTI2 framework. Thes comments are still under review and may be addressed in subsequent final rules. This means further developments in health data technology and interoperability are anticipated.
The key changes in this final rule impact the TEFCA framework and certification criteria for health IT. These adjustments aim to streamline processes and enhance interoperability across different health systems.
Key Changes Outlined
- Complete EHR and EHR Module terms have been removed from #HTI2.
- The TEFCA Manner Exception in subpart D of part 171 has been finalized without revisions.
- 45 CFR part 172 has been added,codifying provisions related to TEFCA.
What’s next
Further adjustments to certification criteria in 170.315 are expected in the future, as the Assistant Secretary continues to review comments and proposals related to health data and interoperability.