Data, TEFCA, and the Journey to a Patient-Centric System

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In this episode, Joy interviews Avery Haller, TEFCA Advocate and former Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Health Gorilla, who shares her fascinating journey from anthropology major to public health and health tech. Avery discusses the crucial need for infrastructural changes in healthcare, emphasizing the power of data in transforming public health and patient care. The episode also touches on initiatives like the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TAFCA) and the dream of creating a comprehensive birth-to-death health record, showcasing how innovative solutions are bringing us closer to a more connected and patient-centric healthcare system.