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Epic just became healthcare’s data superhighway.
And it changes everything about how we share patient data.
Epic’s new designation as a TEFCA Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) means 36% of U.S. hospitals can now connect to ANY healthcare system nationwide. Not just other Epic users. Everyone.
Think about what this means:
• Your California specialist can instantly access your New York primary care records
• Emergency rooms can pull your complete medical history in seconds
• No more faxing records between hospitals
• 20-25 million daily record exchanges becoming truly universal
But here’s what nobody’s talking about:
This isn’t just about Epic winning. It’s about forcing every other EHR vendor to step up their game.
Cerner (25% market share) already uses CommonWell and FHIR standards. Now they’ll need to match Epic’s TEFCA capabilities or risk losing clients who demand nationwide connectivity.
The real winners? Patients who won’t have to repeat their medical history at every new provider.
The real challenge? Small practices and FQHCs still running legacy systems. They risk being left behind in this new era of instant data exchange.
🔍 Here’s my take:
We’re witnessing the end of healthcare’s data isolation era. TEFCA isn’t perfect, but Epic’s move forces the entire industry toward true interoperability.
By 2027, expect every major EHR to be TEFCA-connected. The question isn’t if, but how fast.
What barriers do you still see to achieving true healthcare data portability?
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Jonathan Govette is a seasoned healthcare and technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising digital health companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health, an AI-driven Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnostics company focused on expanding access to early detection for underrepresented populations, particularly patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers and value-based health plans.
With a background in engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, Jonathan has founded and led multiple health technology ventures across clinical care delivery, regulated medical software, and AI-enabled diagnostics. His work sits at the intersection of medicine, technology, and health equity, with a consistent focus on translating complex clinical problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
Jonathan has spent much of his professional life dedicated to improving outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities. He has designed and implemented frameworks that align clinical quality, reimbursement, and technology to sustainably advance health equity at scale. This mission is deeply personal and informs his leadership philosophy and long-term vision for healthcare transformation.
In addition to his operating experience, Jonathan is an author and long-time writer in the healthcare domain, with over 20 years of published work covering digital health, medical innovation, and healthcare systems. He is a frequent mentor to early-stage founders and regularly advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution in regulated healthcare environments.
Before entering industry full-time, Jonathan nearly pursued a career in medicine with an early path toward cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that continues to shape his clinical perspective and respect for frontline care delivery.
CEO | Oatmeal Health | AI Lung Cancer Startup | Engineer | Writer | Almost Became a Doctor (Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon) | 3x Health Tech Founder | Startup Mentor | Follow to share what I’ve learned along the way.
