BC Advantage - 2020 Issue 5

AHIMA's Perspective on Information Blocking Rule

Earlier this month, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) finalized the long-awaited information blocking rule in the 21st Century Cures Act. While we at the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) continue to review the specifics of the rule, it's important to note that we support the intent of the Cures Act and the ONC Information Blocking rule. That intent is to put patients at the center of care and to enhance the ability of patients to have access to their health information.When the rule was proposed, we expressed concern about the lack of clarity and...

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