Navigating Information Blocking
The 21st Century Cures Act made illegal the act of health care providers, health IT developers and health information networks blocking access to electronic health information (“Information Blocking”) and instructed the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adopt regulations clarifying what activities do not constitute Information Blocking. On May 1 of this year, the Secretary through the Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT (“ONC”) issued these regulations which are effective November 2 of this year. The Information Blocking law and regulations represent a significant change and potential risk for the health care industry because health care providers must now respond to and facilitate requests with all entities to electronically exchange health information. This webinar will explore who is subject to the Information Blocking law, what are the possible penalties, what is and what is not Information Blocking and what health care providers need to do to get ready by November 2 of this year and beyond.
Information Blocking Toolkit
Hall Render has developed a toolkit containing a sample policy and procedure, diagrams, flowcharts and related documentation to assist clients in understanding and assessing the Information Blocking Rule’s exceptions and implementing compliance with its requirements. In addition, we provide periodic updates with written analysis of issues that are trending across clients and the industry. The content of the toolkit is perpetually licensed for the subscriber and its controlled entities for internal distribution. The toolkit is provided as a subscription service for a periodic flat fee.
