What is information blocking & who does it apply?

What Is Information Blocking and to Whom Does It Apply? Information blocking is a practice by an "actor" that is likely to interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI), except as required by law or specified in an information blocking exception.

Is information blocking a health IT developer a non-conformity?

ONC has authority to review claims of possible information blocking against health IT developers of certified health IT that may constitute a non-conformity under the ONC Health IT Certification Program.

Why do patients experience information blocking?

Patients can also experience information blocking when trying to access their medical records or when sending their records to another provider. AMA supports legislative and regulatory prohibitions on information blocking and is a longstanding advocate of eliminating major contributors to information blocking.

How do I submit an information blocking claim?

Information blocking claims can be submitted online through ONC’s Report Information Blocking Portal. As specified by the Cures Act, information blocking claims and information received by ONC in connection with a claim or suggestion of possible information blocking are generally protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.