AMA backs HHS’ crackdown on information blocking

Becker's Healthcare September 11, 2025
Naomi Diaz

The American Medical Association is supporting new federal enforcement measures aimed at curbing information blocking, a practice the group says has long impeded patient care and physician efficiency.

Here are five things to know:

1. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 3 that it will penalize EHR developers, health information networks and other entities that block access to patient data.
2. Under the new framework, the HHS Office of Inspector General can issue civil fines of up to $1 million per violation. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology will also investigate complaints and refer violators for enforcement.
3. AMA President...

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