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Quadruple Aim

A Conceptual Framework

Improving the U.S. health care system requires four aims: improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, reducing per capita costs and improving care team well-being. HITEQ Center resources seek to provide content and direction aligned with the goals of the Quadruple Aim

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Accessing Data for QI

As adoption of EHRs has increased, so have the concerns about ability to access the data needed to drill down into quality improvement efforts or even reporting requirements. Depending on the type of system being used, data may be cloud based, on a remote server, or on a local server. Further, data may be accessible through preprogrammed, ad hoc, or custom reports, but there may be greater challenges to accessing raw data or data that can be analyzed for quality improvement purposes. Resources in this section address these challenges and provide actionable information for accessing the data needed.

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HITEQ Highlights: TEFCA - Transforming Healthcare Interoperability: What Health Centers Need to Know

HITEQ Highlights Webinar

This presentation explored the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and its impact on health centers. We examined how TEFCA differs from previous interoperability efforts, the benefits it offers to providers and patients, and practical steps for participation and implementation. Key topics included:

  • The structure and purpose of TEFCA as established under the 21st Century Cures Act
  • How TEFCA creates a "universal floor of interoperability" through Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs)
  • Benefits for healthcare delivery including enhanced care coordination, more complete patient records, and reduced redundant testing
  • Patient experience improvements through streamlined access to health information
  • Practical guidance for organizational readiness and implementation planning
  • Future developments including the three-year roadmap for FHIR integration

Ideal for healthcare administrators, IT leaders, compliance officers, and clinical leadership preparing for this significant advancement in healthcare information exchange.

 

 

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Acknowledgements

This resource collection was compiled by the HITEQ Center staff with guidance from HITEQ Advisory Committee members and collaborators of the HITEQ Center.