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ONC’s Keane Says Government Will Strengthen TEFCA Onboarding to Address Provider Privacy Concerns

In this episode, ONC National Coordinator Tom Keen discusses recent organizational changes at ONC, the dual‑lane approach of TEFCA and CMS‑aligned networks, and how the government is strengthening TEFCA onboarding to address provider privacy concerns. He explains that ONC will refocus on external stakeholder engagement while internal HHS tech functions return to the CIO’s office, and highlights collaboration with CMS to accelerate solutions like a national provider directory. Keen emphasizes that TEFCA’s government‑administered framework allows rapid policy updates, robust vetting, and enforcement actions to protect patient data, reassuring providers about privacy and security.