Information-blocking penalties for providers slated to take effect soon, radiology experts warn

Radiology Business July 19, 2024
Marty Stempniak

Information-blocking penalties for providers are slated to take effect July 31, radiology experts warned recently.

HHS released the final rule on July 1, detailing disincentives for physicians and others who prevent patients from viewing their health records. Allegations of stifling information will be prioritized and probed by the Office of the Inspector General on a case-by-case basis, the American College of Radiology noted.

Investigators will focus on instances that result in patient harm, impact a provider’s ability to deliver care, occur over an extended period or cause financial losses to federal programs.

“Even without enforcement mechanisms in place, the information blocking rules have stimulated a growing number of imaging centers and radiology departments to terminate long-standing embargos on patient access...

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