Are you ‘information blocking’ if you don’t have an EHR? Not necessarily ­— at least for now

Article Overview

This article discusses early federal information blocking rules affecting patient access to protected health information and electronic health information, with a focus on practices that still rely on paper records or lack fully available electronic systems. It outlines the general compliance concern, highlights an exception that may apply when electronic fulfillment is not feasible, and notes broader policy trends that may push more providers toward certified electronic systems. The piece is aimed at physicians, small practices, and other clinicians trying to understand whether limited technology access creates immediate risk under the new rules.