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Earlier this year, Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, CSO, joined the Interop Now! at ViVE Podcast to discuss key health tech developments, including DirectTrust’s role in the CMS Medicare App Library, its new AI accreditation program, and more. bit.ly/4cALdGk

One month left to secure the lowest available registration rate for #DirectTrust2026! This year's focused, two-day event will convene leaders from across healthcare to explore what’s next for our ecosystem. Register today: bit.ly/3Ol2Pxw

Members, please join us next week for the first All Members Meeting of 2026! If you or someone on your team needs the calendar invite and meeting link, please reach out to Admin@DirectTrust.org.

Super Early Bird registration rates for #DirectTrust2026 end next month! Don't wait to secure your spot as we dive into our theme, Trust at the Crossroads. Learn more and register today: bit.ly/40D9C82

Members, please save the date and plan to join us for the first All Members Meeting of 2026 next month! If you or someone on your team needs the calendar invite and meeting link, please reach out to Admin@DirectTrust.org.

Last chance to nominate! Our call for nominations for new Board Directors ends next week on Friday, March 20. Learn more and read the full press release, including nomination details and next steps: bit.ly/3NVVHr8

Our team is deep in conference season, and we are noticing a palpable shift in energy. During her time at #ViVE2026 last week, Susan Flynn took note of key takeaways that inform future of our work and the critical importance of trust. bit.ly/4rHbCbN

We recently announced that CMS has recognized the CARIN-CFA Accreditation Program as one pathway that consumer-facing applications may use to demonstrate alignment with CMS criteria for listing in the Medicare App Library. Learn more: bit.ly/4s8UWd5

Congratulations to @MiHIN on achieving HISP reaccreditation! #DirectTrustAccreditation

The Trusted Instant Messaging Plus Consensus Body has sent a Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) Request to ANSI to revise the Trusted Instant Messaging Plus (TIM+) Applicability Statement. For further details, please reach out via email to Standards@DirectTrust.org.

See you at ViVE! We are a proud Lead Sponsor of the InteropNow! Showcase. Find our team onsite in Los Angeles beginning this weekend - we would love to connect! #ViVE2026

Super Early Bird registration for #DirectTrust2026 is now open! Secure our lowest rates through May 15, and join us this October at the @Oracle Innovations Campus in Kansas City for two days of exploration, innovation, and collaboration. bit.ly/40D9C82

We recently opened a call for nominations for new Board Directors. Nominations will be accepted through March 20, 2026. Learn more and read the full press release, including nomination details and next steps: bit.ly/3NVVHr8

The Direct Standard®️ Consensus Body has sent a Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) Request to ANSI to revise the Applicability Statement for Secure Health Transport (The Direct Standard®️). For further details, please reach out to Standards@DirectTrust.org.

We are proud to report our full-year 2025 metrics, highlighting continued growth in the use of the DirectTrust national network for secure, interoperable Direct exchange of health information. Read the full press release: bit.ly/3ZsDtQK

*Last chance for Advanced Pricing* Join us for #HIMSS26! We are proud to be a collaborator for this highly-anticipated industry event, and we are counting down the days until we arrive in Las Vegas to connect with experts from across the industry! bit.ly/3V02D6Y

Plan to join us in Kansas City this October for #DirectTrust2026! We'll gather at the @Oracle Innovations Campus from October 20-21 for a focused, collaborative program, designed to maximize value for attendees. Learn more: bit.ly/40D9C82

Last chance to share your feedback! The Framework for Metadata and Payloads via the Direct Standard® v1.0 is open for public comment through January 30, 2026. Please send comments to Standards@DirectTrust.org.

Healthcare IT Today recently featured DirectTrust’s announcement of new program criteria for its 28 accreditation programs — introducing a new AI program alongside strengthened privacy and security standards. Read more: bit.ly/49vFDVx

Congratulations to OtisHealth on achieving Health App and UDAP Client App - 3 Star Level reaccreditation! #DirectTrustAccreditation