In part two of the eHealth Legal Pulse podcast, host Steve Gravely continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Eisenberg, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Stanford Health Care. They dive into the evolution of interoperability with a focus on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). Matt shares insights on the development of TEFCA, its potential to revolutionize data exchange beyond treatment purposes, and its future impact on healthcare. They discuss how TEFCA could streamline processes like prior authorization, enhance public health data sharing, and improve overall patient care. They also touch on the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and its regulatory landscape. Join Steve and Matt as they explore the transformative possibilities of TEFCA and the future of health data interoperability. 

In this episode of E-Health Legal Pulse, host Steve Gravely from the Gravely Group sits down with Dr. Matthew Eisenberg, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Stanford Health Care. With decades of experience in health care interoperability, Matt shares his journey from implementing electronic medical records at Seattle Children’s to leading interoperability efforts at Stanford. They delve into the history and impact of the eHealth Exchange, the evolution of interoperability in the U.S., and the significant role federal agencies played in shaping today’s health information networks. Join Steve and Matt as they discuss the origins, challenges, and future of health data exchange, and stay tuned for part two, where they explore TEFCA and its implications for public health. 

Welcome to Season 2 of eHealth Legal Pulse! 

In this episode, Steve Gravely interviews Jay Nakashima, the Executive Director of the eHealth Exchange, about the eHealth Exchange and the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). They discuss the history and evolution of the eHealth Exchange, the challenges and benefits of interoperability, and the role of TEFCA in facilitating data exchange for non-treatment purposes. Jay highlights the importance of trust and collaboration in building a network of healthcare organizations that exchange data using the same principles. He also emphasizes the potential of TEFCA to improve public health exchange and payer-provider connectivity.

In Episode 5 of "eHealth Legal Pulse," hosted by Steve Gravely, we dive deep into the world of TEFCA – the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. This captivating episode takes you on a journey through the history, significance, and implications of TEFCA, a subject Steve has been deeply involved in for the past three years.

Steve unravels the origins of TEFCA, which is part of the 21st Century Cures Act, and explains how it aims to enhance the exchange of electronic health information across the healthcare landscape. He highlights the challenges posed by data silos and the need for nationwide healthcare data interoperability.

Discover how TEFCA fits into the broader landscape of healthcare information sharing and the technical aspects that underpin this transformative framework. Steve also touches on the implications and debates surrounding TEFCA, shedding light on its potential to reshape the healthcare data landscape.

Whether you're well-versed in TEFCA or just starting to explore this critical topic, this episode provides invaluable insights into the evolving world of healthcare data exchange. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation.

In Part 3 of our Information Blocking Series, Steve Gravely covers the topic of information blocking rule exceptions. This is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the rule, the enforcement, the penalties, or the risks, and is wondering how an organization might be able to use the exceptions to defend itself against information blocking claims. 

In Part 2 of eHealth Legal Pulse's Information Blocking Series, Steve explains how an actor can violate the Information Blocking Rule. In Part 1, Steve covered the definition of information blocking and who exactly is considered to be an actor under the Rule. Now, he shifts into what actors need to be concerned about, as well as exceptions to the Rule. 

Episode 2 is all about information blocking and, more specifically, the federal law that now makes it illegal to engage in information blocking. Steve Gravely walks you through this highly complex topic. This is the first in a series, and this episode begins with a very basic introduction and sets the playing field for future discussions about information blocking. 

Episode 1 is an introduction to Steve Gravely and eHealth Legal Pulse. In this episode, Steve talks about Gravely Group, who we are, his history in the healthcare industry, and what this podcast is all about.