TEFCA Anticipated to Grow in 2025

TEFCA Anticipated to Grow in 2025

by | Jan 6, 2025 | , ,

Since TEFCA went live in December 2023, eight (8) organizations have been designated as Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs). Each QHIN is a large information network that represents up to hundreds of HINs, health systems, public health agencies, payers, and IT vendors. Epic and Carequality recently announced that they would align their frameworks with TEFCA. TEFCA’s growth will be further supported by regulatory measures to incentivize network participation, such as the Information Blocking Rule.

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Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability Rules, HTI-1, 2, & 3

Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability Rules, HTI-1, 2, & 3

by | Dec 16, 2024 | , , ,

The landscape of health IT regulation just took another significant leap forward. In the final days of 2024, federal regulators dropped two game-changing rules—HIT-2 and HTI-3—adding to the foundation set by HTI-1. Together, these regulations are reshaping how healthcare organizations approach interoperability, data sharing, and compliance in an era of rapidly evolving technology. But what do these latest rules really mean for healthcare providers, developers, and patients? Let’s break down the impact and key takeaways you need to know.

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OCR Sees Uptick in Ransomware Incidents

OCR Sees Uptick in Ransomware Incidents

by | Nov 4, 2024 | , , ,

During the Fall 2024, the HHS OCR concluded 3 investigations resulting in settlement payments relating to ransomware incidents. In all three instances, OCR found that the entities that encountered the cybersecurity incidents had not conducted a compliant risk analysis and did not sufficiently monitor their health information systems’ activity. there has been a 264% uptick in large ransomware breaches since 2018.

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