Information Blocking Rule Final Disincentives for Healthcare Providers Released

Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized disincentives for Information Blocking and healthcare providers. Here is a summary: The HHS rule impacts the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) by penalizing clinicians who engage in information blocking. MIPS eligible clinicians found to be information blockers by the HHS Office of Inspector General will receive a zero score in the Promoting Interoperability performance category for the year in which the violation occurs. This category typically constitutes 25% of the total MIPS score, which affects payment adjustments. This rule aims to ensure electronic health information is accessible and shared appropriately, enhancing care coordination and efficiency.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/06/24/hhs-finalizes-rule-establishing-disincentives-health-care-providers-that-have-committed-information-blocking.html