Public Inspection: HHS: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement

Federal Register

Dec 11, 2024

Pre-publication notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) that seeks to advance interoperability, improve transparency, and support the access, exchange, and use of electronic health information. This final rule amends the information blocking regulations by including definitions related to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common agreement (TEFCA) Manner Exception and corrects and updates current regulatory provisions of the ONC Health IT Certification Program. The rule also implements certain provisions related to TEFCA, which would support the reliability, privacy, security, and trust within TEFCA. This rule is effective 30 days after publication of this notice, which is scheduled for December 16, 2024.

Health information technology · Legislation and regulations · Public health · Technology for health and human services