ONC releases new FAQs on final rule’s information blocking provisions
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Jan. 15 added new frequently asked questions to its FAQs on the information blocking provisions in its final rule updating information sharing provisions for health care providers, health IT developers and health information exchanges.
ONC in November extended the deadline to comply with the rule’s information blocking provisions to April 5, 2021.
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