Federal Regulators Stepping Up Enforcement on Information Blocking

Federal regulators are stepping up enforcement of information blocking regulations established by the 21st Century Cures Act, aimed at promoting interoperability of electronic health information. Healthcare providers, certified health IT vendors, and health information exchanges must ensure compliance to avoid potential investigations and penalties from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Despite the longstanding nature of these regulations, their enforcement specifics remain evolving and unclear, complicating compliance efforts. HHS is likely to focus on practices that adversely affect patient care, underscoring the need for transparency and awareness among healthcare stakeholders to prevent inadvertent violations.

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