2026 MIPS Promoting Interoperability PI_HIE_6: Enabling Exchange Under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementTM (TEFCATM)
Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.
Objective: Health Information Exchange Required
At a glance
PI_HIE_6, Enabling Exchange Under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementTM (TEFCATM), is a 2026 Promoting Interoperability required measure under the Health Information Exchange objective, reported as a yes/no attestation.
Measure description
MIPS eligible clinicians would attest to the following: • Participating as a signatory to a Framework Agreement (as that term is defined by the Common Agreement for Nationwide Health Information Interoperability as published in the Federal Register and on the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordination for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC’s ) website) in good standing (that is, not suspended) and enabling secure, bi-directional exchange of information to occur, in production, for every patient encounter, transition or referral, and record stored or maintained in the EHR during the performance period, in accordance with applicable law and policy. • Using the functions of CEHRT to support bi-directional exchange of patient information, in production, under this Framework Agreement.
Measure details
- Measure ID: PI_HIE_6
- Objective: Health Information Exchange
- Reporting category: Required
- Metric type: Yes/No attestation
- Required: Yes
- Bonus: No
- Substitutes: PI_HIE_1, PI_HIE_4, PI_HIE_5
- Programs: MSSP, Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2023
MVPs that include this measure
Advancing Rheumatology Patient Care; Coordinating Stroke Care to Promote Prevention and Cultivate Positive Outcomes; Advancing Care for Heart Disease; Adopting Best Practices and Promoting Patient Safety within Emergency Medicine; Improving Care for Lower Extremity Joint Repair; Patient Safety and Support of Positive Experiences with Anesthesia; Advancing Cancer Care; Optimal Care for Kidney Health; Quality Care for Patients with Neurological Conditions; Value in Primary Care; Focusing on Women’s Health; Quality Care for the Treatment of Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders; Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Disorders Including Hepatitis C and HIV; Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care; Complete Ophthalmologic Care; Dermatological Care; Gastroenterology Care; Optimal Care for Patients with Urologic Conditions; Pulmonology Care; Surgical Care; Diagnostic Radiology; Interventional Radiology; Neuropsychology; Pathology; Podiatry; Vascular Surgery
Official CMS specification
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