The healthcare interoperability landscape is shifting with CMS's new voluntary framework and the emergence of CMS-Aligned Networks. While TEFCA implementation has resulted in more questions than answers, CMS stepping into the ring and committing to share data offers both opportunities and challenges for state HIEs and local actors who have been foundational to health data exchange.
This keynote panel examines practical implications of the CMS Interoperability Framework, explores how traditional networks can adapt in an ecosystem increasingly focused on direct patient access, and provides insights into emerging competitive dynamics. Our panel will share real-world perspectives on implementation, partnerships, and the evolving role of trusted intermediaries.
2). Evaluate positioning strategies for existing networks to remain competitive as the ecosystem shifts toward direct patient access and expanded private sector participation.
3). Understand technical and operational requirements for participating in the new framework while maintaining existing stakeholder commitments.
4). Develop informed predictions about the future of health data infrastructure and the role of trusted intermediaries in a consumer-centric ecosystem.
Priyanka Agarwal, MD, MBA, CEO and Co-founder, HealthEx
Ryan Howells, Principal at Leavitt Partners, Program Manager of CARIN Alliance
David Kendrick, MD, MPH, FACP, Chief Executive Officer, MyHealth Access Network