HHS Threatens Crackdown on Information Blocking

HHS threatens crackdown on information blocking

The HHS says it will commit new resources to targeting and punishing providers, health IT companies and other groups found information blocking, though the pledge is scarce on details.

HHS Announces Crackdown on Information Blocking to Empower Patients and Innovators – RamaOnHealthcare

What You Should Know: – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new initiative to increase resources dedicated to curbing the practice of “information blocking“. – Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has directed HHS to take active enforcement against healthcare entities that restrict patients’ access, exchange, and use of electronic [...]

HHS Announces Crackdown on Information Blocking to Empower Patients and Innovators

What You Should Know:  – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new initiative to increase resources dedicated to curbing the practice of “information blocking“.  – Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has directed HHS to take active enforcement against healthcare entities that restrict patients’ access, exchange, and use of electronic health information. Empowering Patients and Innovators The announcement states Info…

HHS issues enforcement notice on information blocking

The Department of Health and Human Services Sept. 3 announced it will increase resources to curb information blocking and take action against health care entities violating information blocking rules. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT will lead enforcement efforts along with the HHS Office of Inspector General. The agency indicated that it will exercise authorities under …