How to Select a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN)

Trying to bottle trust in healthcare feels as elusive as making TEFCA mandatory. But seriously, friends, finding a safe, efficient, and effective way to share data can sometimes feel like a study in futility. And then there are QHINs. Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) are healthcare’s latest attempt to just get along by enabling seamless data sharing and enhancing patient care. With the emergence of QHINs like Health Gorilla, Epic Nexus, eHealth Exchange, Konza National Network, MedAllies, Kno2, and Commonwell Health Alliance, selecting the right one can be overwhelming. Today, I’ll guide you through the maze, comparing and contrasting the options and explaining why there is a top dog on these QHIN streets.

First, you must understand QHINs

Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) are networks of organizations that collaborate to share health information securely and efficiently. These networks play a critical role in the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), an initiative by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to standardize and improve health information exchange nationwide.

Key Criteria for Selecting a QHIN