Task Forces

In order to ensure broad stakeholder input in the implementation of the Texas HIE strategic and operational plans, the THSA formed several task forces: a Data Standards Task Force, a Technical Architecture Task Force, a Privacy and Security Task Force, a Provider Engagement Task Force, and a Consumer Engagement Task Force. The primary role of the task forces is to solicit advice from multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder experts on planning and implementation questions regarding statewide HIE.

If you would like to participate on a task force, please complete the Task Force Registration Form.

Data Standards Task Force Charter:

This task force shall support the secure, interoperable exchange of health information among unaffiliated organizations by providing input on the development of technical standards, data exchange standards, and technical security standards, and the development of implementation specification requirements.

Technical Architecture Task Force Charter:

This task force shall provide input on the implementation of a hybrid architecture that supports a network of networks, linking local HIE networks together, linking local HIE networks to state agencies, and ultimately linking state networks among each other and to the Nationwide Health Information Network. The task force will support the development of a six-year enterprise architecture blueprint.

Privacy and Security Task Force Charter:

This task force shall provide input on the development of privacy and security policies and standards that protect the privacy of patients involved in statewide HIE to the highest legal standard while enabling the secure exchange of health information. The task force will support ongoing analysis of legal framework for the State of Texas, including: authorization, authentication, consent, access, audit, breach, and patient engagement policies.

Provider Engagement Task Force Charter:

This task force shall provide input on the development of a communications and engagement plan to inform providers about HIE in Texas, including the development of education and outreach strategies.

Consumer Engagement Task Force Charter:

This task force shall provide input on the development of a communications and engagement plan to inform consumers about HIE in Texas, including the development of education and outreach strategies. This group shall also provide input on use of personal health records and consumer expectations on the exchange of personal health information.