The federal interoperability push has entered a pivotal new phase, as made clear in a recent interview with Steven Lane, Chief Medical Officer at Health Gorilla, published by HIT Leaders and News. Lane’s remarks signal that TEFCA and the designation of Qualified Health Information Networks are not incremental policy adjustments. They are a redefinition of control, obligation, and value creation in the health data economy.

Developed by Interoperability Matters’ Payer-to-Payer FHIR API Implementation Workgroup, the readiness checklist serves as a resource for any payer seeking to implement the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulation. This editable checklist provides an easy-to-use framework that helps identify both explicit and implicit regulatory and operational requirements, ensuring payers are well-prepared to meet compliance standards.

“Pharmacy interoperability supports better care coordination and patient services,” said Mariann Yeager, CEO of The Sequoia Project. “We are happy to spearhead this new initiative to collectively foster and broaden pharmacy interoperability. We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, Surescripts, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), and American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation for creating a space for broad stakeholder discussion, prioritization, and mobilization.”