Information Blocking

The 21st Century Cures Act encourages interoperability by penalizing healthcare providers and others who take part in information blocking.  Below are helpful resources for addiction treatment professionals looking to learn more:

1. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC):

Information Blocking

2. AMA two-part educational resource:

Part 1: What is Information Blocking

Part 2: How do I comply with Information Blocking and where do I start?

3. Legal Action Center/ Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information:

21st Century Cures Act Final Rule on Information Blocking:  How it applies to heightened privacy protections for SUD and MH treatment records

Information Blocking Rule Requirements for Part 2 Data in Patient Portals:  Considerations for Entities that Maintain Part 2-Protected Data

4. American Psychiatric Association:

The Office of the National Coordinator: Interoperability and Information Blocking Final Rule Overview