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If an Individual asks to opt out of DxF data Exchange, the Participant should follow their own organization’s policies and procedures for an Individual’s request for a restriction on the Use or Disclosure of their data. The provider can also advise the Individual that there is centralized technical mechanism to restrict Exchange of health or social service information through the DxF. Each Participant is responsible for ensuring all HSSI that the Participant shares through the DxF complies with Applicable Law.
If you have HSSI that you don’t want Exchanged, please contact the health care organization, provider or Social Services agency who Maintains that information. The DxF is not an information technology system or single repository of data, and does not include a centralized technical mechanism to restrict Exchange of health or social service information.
The date to begin Exchange under the Data Exchange Framework (DxF) is a requirement established in Health and Safety Code section 130290. The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is not authorized to grant extensions or exemptions from state law. HCAI will continue to develop resources to help Participants understand how to meet their obligations under the DxF. Stakeholders are encouraged to stay engaged and may subscribe to DxF email updates. These updates provide important information and links to helpful resources as well as upcoming events. To subscribe, please complete the form at the bottom of the News & Events page.
Onboarding to a QHIO typically takes between 90 and 180 days; however, the length of time to onboard to a QHIO will vary depending on the Participant’s technology, Participant vendor readiness, the services the Participant is seeking, and other factors. Participants should reach out to the QHIO(s) for more information on the time to onboard.
In most cases, QHIOs are not able to guarantee Participants that use of a QHIO will ensure compliance with the DxF. While participating in and sharing information with a QHIO can help Participants to comply with the DxF, QHIOs may not have insight into a Participant’s internal policies and standard operating practices to determine whether the Participant was complying with the DxF Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) and all of its Policies and Procedures. Participants must assess their own processes and practices to ensure that they remain compliant in areas the QHIO is not responsible for. See Question 30 to better understand what areas are generally beyond the requirements of the QHIO Program. QHIOs may choose, but are not required by the Department of Health Care Access and Information, to offer services to assist or advise Participants in assessing their compliance with the DSA.