2026 MIPS Promoting Interoperability PI_PHCDRR_6: Public Health Reporting Using 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: Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange Bonus New for 2026
At a glance
PI_PHCDRR_6, Public Health Reporting Using Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementTM (TEFCATM), is a 2026 Promoting Interoperability bonus measure under the Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange objective, reported as a yes/no attestation.
Measure description
The MIPS eligible clinician is (1) 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 Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC’s) website); (2) isn’t suspended from participating in TEFCATM Exchange; (3) submits health information using TEFCATM to a public health agency (PHA) consistent with one or more of the measures under the Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange objective; (4) is in active engagement Option 2 (validated data production) with a PHA to transfer health information for one or more of the measures under the Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange objective; and (5) uses the functions of CEHRT to exchange with the public health agency (PHA).
Measure details
- Measure ID: PI_PHCDRR_6
- Objective: Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange
- Reporting category: Bonus
- Metric type: Yes/No attestation
- Required: No
- Bonus: Yes
- Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus, MSSP
- First performance year: 2026
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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