Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001
The Sequoia ProjectSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The Sequoia Project, a non-profit public-private collaborative and the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) for TEFCA, supports CMS's efforts to advance interoperability and FHIR-based prior authorization. They advocate for aligning CMS standards with ONC-adopted standards, leveraging existing directory infrastructure, and utilizing the TEFCA framework to enhance health care resiliency and event notifications.
The Sequoia Project appreciates the opportunity to comment on CMS-0062-P. Please see the attached letter for our detailed comments regarding the proposed rule.