HHS issues seven nonconformity letters in health data blocking crackdown

HHS has sent seven letters of potential nonconformity to companies that may have illegally blocked access to health data, official Thomas Keane said. Most recipients acknowledged the issue and pledged to change their practices, though the agency did not name them.

• HHS sent seven letters over potential health data blocking
• The 21st Century Cures Act bans information blocking, with penalties up to $1M per violation
• HHS is working with OIG, DOJ and FTC on enforcement
• CMS held two troubleshooting calls to help patients get their data