Federal Policy
Sequoia Project Names 19 Members to TEFCA Governing Council
The Sequoia Project updated its TEFCA Governing Council roster on August 10, 2026, naming 19 representatives from health systems, health information networks, technology vendors, and federal agencies. TEFCA is the ONC-overseen national framework for exchanging health data across qualified health information networks. The Governing Council advises on implementation and policy for the framework. The update reflects ongoing governance structure for the national interoperability initiative.
Why it mattersTEFCA governance decisions shape data exchange requirements that affect Medicaid health plans' interoperability obligations under CMS rules, including compliance with APIs and data-sharing mandates for care coordination and prior authorization.