The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights, has announced a $200,000 civil monetary penalty against Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) for failing to provide timely access to an individual’s medical records,...
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule which would require providers and health plans that contract with the department to use HHS data exchange standards. The proposed rule aligns with the overarching objective of...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a reorganization to enhance its focus on technology, data, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity strategy. This consolidates responsibilities for policy and operations under the newly named Assistant Secretary for...
HHS has introduced the HTI-2 proposed rule to enhance health data interoperability. The proposed rule includes updated certification criteria focusing on standards-based APIs to improve health data interoperability. Key elements align public health IT with the CDC and payer-oriented IT...
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have spoken out against the final rule on information-blocking disincentives from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The AHA and MGMA believe that the new disincentives...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a rule on June 24, establishing penalties for hospitals, health systems, and clinicians that block patient information exchange. Key penalties include loss of status as a meaningful EHR user, MIPS-eligible...
