decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2026 Issue 3 (March)
HHS issues warnings on info blocking; make sure you’re ready
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Article Overview
This compliance-focused article summarizes recent HHS and ONC attention to information blocking enforcement under the 21st Century Cures Act framework. It is aimed at providers, health IT developers, compliance teams, and legal or operations leaders who need to understand the current regulatory landscape, possible enforcement pathways, and the organizational processes most likely to draw scrutiny. The piece covers the role of exceptions, the distinction between provider and developer exposure, and practical governance areas that may need review without giving step-by-step coding or billing guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Health care organizations handling electronic health information need to know where federal enforcement pressure may be increasing and which internal workflows, portal settings, and vendor-related processes could create information blocking risk. The article matters because it helps readers gauge whether their compliance posture is ready for scrutiny across legal, IT, operational, and governance functions.
What You Will Learn
- How federal information blocking enforcement fits into the current HHS and ONC compliance environment
- Which types of organizations may face scrutiny under information blocking rules
- What broad categories of exceptions and organizational processes are discussed
- Why governance and cross-functional coordination matter for access to electronic health information
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Health information management teams
- Health IT developers and vendors
- Hospital and practice administrators
- Healthcare attorneys
- Clinical leadership
- Operations leaders
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