In mid-November, DirectTrust and the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) announced an agreement to merge EHNAC with and into DirectTrust.

Last week, the deal was officially finalized. Moving forward, DirectTrust, combined with EHNAC’s accreditation expertise, will create new opportunities for trust and assurance in the healthcare industry – including bringing to fruition new accreditation programs like consumer access and use of health data.

“We’re excited to officially welcome EHNAC’s team of experts and assessors to the DirectTrust family. The completion of this merger significantly strengthens our accreditation capabilities, in particular for our members who will experience an improved and streamlined accreditation process,” said Scott Stuewe, DirectTrust President and CEO. “However, the impact of this merger will reverberate well beyond our members. This move further supports trust and security in nationwide trust frameworks and networks throughout the healthcare ecosystem as we strive to become the nation’s premier healthcare-focused accreditation, standards development, and technical trust partner.”

EHNAC senior leaders Executive Director and CEO Lee Barrett and COO Debra Hopkinson will continue to work for and consult with DirectTrust as Commission Executive Director and Executive Advisor, respectively.

“Now officially part of DirectTrust, we look forward to strengthening our longstanding commitment to helping maintain patient and provider confidence in data-sharing networks and reducing cyber exposure throughout the industry,” said Lee Barrett, Commission Executive Director. “While TEFCA continues its presence as a driving force towards interoperability, accreditation and certification will continue to play a critical role to promote adherence to standards and best practices while protecting patient data and assuring stakeholder trust. We look forward to providing further opportunity for members and accredited organizations to comply with the ever-evolving legislative and regulatory revisions impacting the way health information is shared.”

Learn more about what the merger of EHNAC into DirectTrust means operationally by reading this comprehensive online FAQ.

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