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- Now Accepting Public Comments: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
- Applications for the new Health Information Technology Advisory Committee Now Open
- Upcoming Health IT Events & Deadlines
Now Accepting Public Comments: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has begun a 30-day public comment period to receive comments on the trusted exchange framework and common agreement provisions in Section 4003 of the Cures Act—including comments specifying considerations, concerns, and success stories for the exchange of health data across networks. These comments will inform our work related to our implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) trusted exchange framework and common agreement provisions outlined in Section 4003 of the law.
This form is meant to provide the public with a simple and organized way to submit comments. To be considered, all comments must be submitted according to the instructions. For security reasons, attachments are not allowed on the online comment form. If you wish to submit a letter or attachment ONLY, please send them to exchangeframework@hhs.gov. The public comment period for the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement will end at 11:59pm ET on August 25, 2017.The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has begun a 30-day public comment period to receive comments on the trusted exchange framework and common agreement provisions in Section 4003 of the Cures Act—including comments specifying considerations, concerns, and success stories for the exchange of health data across networks. These comments will inform our work related to our implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) trusted exchange framework and common agreement provisions outlined in Section 4003 of the law.
Applications for the new Health Information Technology Advisory Committee Now Open
Interested in public service contributing to health IT standards and policy? You may now apply to become part of the new Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). We encourage interested professionals to fill out an application if you would like to be considered to sit on the committee. As a requirement of the 21st Century Cures Act, membership on the committee will include: providers and ancillary healthcare workers, consumers, purchasers, health plan professionals, technology vendors, researchers, representatives of relevant Federal agencies, and individuals with technical expertise on health care quality, privacy and security, and electronic exchange and use of health information. To learn more, read the Federal Register notice that was put on display July 24, 2017. Applications will be accepted until 12:00pm ET on August 4, 2017.
Interested in public service contributing to health IT standards and policy? You may now apply to become part of the new Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). We encourage interested professionals to fill out an application if you would like to be considered to sit on the committee. As a requirement of the 21st Century Cures Act, membership on the committee will include: providers and ancillary healthcare workers, consumers, purchasers, health plan professionals, technology vendors, researchers, representatives of relevant Federal agencies, and individuals with technical expertise on health care quality, privacy and security, and electronic exchange and use of health information. To learn more, read the Federal Register notice that was put on display July 24, 2017. Applications will be accepted until 12:00pm ET on August 4, 2017.
Upcoming Health IT Events & Deadlines
TOMORROW: ONC Advancing Interoperability for Social Determinants of HealthONC is hosting a half-day webinar on how health IT is being used to address social determinants of health (SDOH). The webinar will look at existing screening tools, highlight current efforts to enable electronic capture of SDOH data elements, and demonstrate available resources to create interoperable SDOH tools, concepts, and data elements.
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Register: ONC Advancing Interoperability for Social Determinants of Health
TOMORROW: ONC Advancing Interoperability for Social Determinants of HealthONC is hosting a half-day webinar on how health IT is being used to address social determinants of health (SDOH). The webinar will look at existing screening tools, highlight current efforts to enable electronic capture of SDOH data elements, and demonstrate available resources to create interoperable SDOH tools, concepts, and data elements.
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Register: ONC Advancing Interoperability for Social Determinants of Health
JULY 31: Proposed Interoperability Standards Measurement Framework Open for Public Comment EndingLess than one week remains to submit public comments on the Proposed Interoperability Standards Measurement Framework. All comments and recommendations submitted as part of this process will be made public by ONC.
Deadline: Monday, July 31, 2017 at 5:00pm ET
Deadline: Monday, July 31, 2017 at 5:00pm ET
AUGUST 15-16: Beyond Boundaries: ONC’s 2017 Technical Interoperability ForumJoin ONC for a two-day, in-person only forum focusing on the technical aspects of interoperability. This event is tailored for leaders, developers, and implementers of health IT systems or standards.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 9:15am - 5:30pm ET & Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 9:00am - 1:30pm ET
Register: Beyond Boundaries: ONC’s 2017 Technical Interoperability Forum
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 9:15am - 5:30pm ET & Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 9:00am - 1:30pm ET
Register: Beyond Boundaries: ONC’s 2017 Technical Interoperability Forum
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