HIT Consultant June 24, 2024
What You Should Know:
– The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new final rule today aimed at preventing information blocking in healthcare.
– The final rule establishes disincentives for healthcare providers who engage in practices that interfere with a patient’s access to their electronic health information (EHI).
What is Information Blocking?
Information blocking occurs when a healthcare provider knowingly and unreasonably interferes with the access, exchange, or use of a patient’s EHI. This can hinder communication between providers, delay treatment, and ultimately harm patient care.
The New Rule: Disincentives for Blocking Information
The new rule outlines specific disincentives for healthcare providers who are found to have committed information blocking. These disincentives are implemented...
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