AHIMA June 29, 2023
An individual or entity who commits information blocking may face penalties up to a $1 million per violation, according to a new federal rule.
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), on June 27 issued its final rule implementing information blocking penalties for health information exchanges, health information networks, and developers of certified health IT. The rule spells out penalties created by the 21st Century Cures Act and outlines the process for investigating information blocking claims, but it does not impose new information blocking requirements.
Despite gaining clarity on the investigation process, providers covered under information blocking remain in limbo as they await the release of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information...
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