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 Finalizes Rule Establishing Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking
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...