21st Century Cures Act: Recent appearances in HHS-OIG guidance and a final rule

Physicians Practice January 12, 2024
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

Crucial information to get your year started right.

At the outset of 2024, there are crucial 21st Century Cures Act (and information blocking in particular) items to consider.

In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (“HHS-OIG”) released its latest guidance document (hereinafter “Guidance”). To reiterate, while the guidance is not legally binding, the laws and regulations that are referenced throughout require adherence. For the first time, information blocking makes it way into the mix. The definition of information blocking is found in Section 4004 of the 21st Century Cures Act, 42 U.S.C. §300jj-52. There are also exceptions. As for the Guidance, here are the key take-aways:

• HHS-OIG has the authority...

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