Information blocking (21st Century Cures)
The information-blocking rules under the 21st Century Cures Act prohibit interfering with the access, exchange or use of electronic health information.
Who it applies to
Providers, health-IT developers and health-information networks.
Key points
What Cures means for care providers in practice.
Supporting work within Cures
Support secure, auditable sharing of care information
Keep access and disclosure records organised
Structure data governance around interoperability expectations
Sectors & agencies
The care sectors most affected by Cures, and the federal agencies most involved. Applicability varies by provider type, program and jurisdiction.
Alongside federal frameworks, US care is also shaped by state licensure, survey agencies and Medicaid programmes across all 50 states. Explore the 50-state directory for state-level intelligence.
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