HHS Enforcing Rules Against Health Data Blocking

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced in September that it is investigating complaints that health care professionals, provider organizations, or health information technology platforms have blocked consumer access to their own electronic health information. However, HHS did not provide specifics about the number of complaints received or the products that have been the subject of complaints. HHS intends to expand resources dedicated to curbing information-blocking, announcing that it will take an active enforcement stance against health care entities that restrict consumer engagement in care by blocking the access, exchange, and use of electronic health information. The . . .