A New Day for Interoperability – The Information Blocking Regulations Start Now
The following participants in health care will need to follow the law: 1) health care providers, 2) health IT developers of certified health IT, and 3) health information networks/health information exchanges. Through the Cures Act, Congress defined “information blocking” and established penalties for those who engage in practices that interfere with the access, exchange, or use of “electronic health information” (EHI). The law excludes practices required by applicable law(s) or if they meet an “exception” established by the HHS Secretary.