QHIN Caucus Clause Samples
The QHIN Caucus clause establishes a formal group or committee composed of Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) within a given framework or agreement. This clause typically outlines the structure, membership, and operational procedures of the caucus, such as how meetings are convened, how decisions are made, and the scope of issues the caucus may address—often relating to interoperability, policy recommendations, or coordination among QHINs. Its core practical function is to provide a collaborative forum for QHINs to discuss shared concerns, coordinate activities, and collectively address challenges, thereby promoting consistency and cooperation within the network ecosystem.
QHIN Caucus. Every QHIN shall have the right to appoint one (1) individual who is affiliated with that QHIN, as either an employee or independent contractor, to serve as a member of the QHIN Caucus. The QHIN Caucus will be facilitated by the RCE and shall serve as a forum for QHINs to meet and discuss issues of interest directly related to the exchange of TI and related activities under the Common Agreement.
QHIN Caucus. The QHIN Caucus shall be composed of one voting representative Affiliated With each QHIN and will be appointed by the respective QHIN. Candidate QHINs may appoint one representative to the QHIN Caucus as a non-voting member. To be a representative of a QHIN, the person must be Affiliated With a Candidate or Designated QHIN. A Candidate or Designated QHIN may change its representative on the QHIN Caucus by providing notice to the RCE, as well as the Chair and Vice Chair of the QHIN Caucus, but is encouraged to not change its representative at a frequency which will be disruptive to the operations of the QHIN Caucus. Additional details may be included in the charter.