Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 12
Industry Notes: Government Fights EHR 'Information Blocking'
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Article Overview
This industry note reviews how federal agencies and Congress are responding to concerns about electronic health record information blocking. It explains the broader policy context around EHR adoption, electronic health information sharing, and proposed restrictions or penalties, making it relevant to healthcare administrators, providers, compliance staff, and health information management professionals.
Why This Topic Matters
Policies affecting electronic information exchange can influence care coordination, workflow efficiency, compliance exposure, and the ability of organizations to share patient records across settings.
What You Will Learn
- The policy context surrounding EHR adoption and health information exchange
- Why information blocking has become a federal concern
- How proposed legislation and enforcement efforts may affect providers and hospitals
- The operational impact of restricted electronic record sharing on care coordination
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Hospitals
- Healthcare administrators
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management professionals
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