Athenahealth Becomes First Health IT Company to Migrate All Providers to TEFCA
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Athenahealth has migrated all eligible providers on its athenaOne network to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), becoming the first healthcare IT company to implement this framework at scale. This milestone enhances healthcare interoperability, allowing for the seamless transfer of patient information and improving care quality. The company's collaborations, particularly with the CommonWell Health Alliance, further strengthen its strategy by facilitating secure access to comprehensive medical records for both providers and patients. This development addresses critical concerns of physician burnout by streamlining access to patient data, ultimately improving the healthcare experience.
