ONC should tailor info blocking disincentives to provider types, groups say

A range of health organizations provided feedback on proposed rules to discourage information blocking under the 21st Century Cures Act. Many said disincentives should target large providers participating in CMS programs, yet emphasized the need for nuanced disincentives catered to specific categories. The Electronic Health Record Association also argued sanctions should apply to all providers, not just those using certified EHR technology. Despite calls for stronger measures against information blocking, some feel proposed punishments may prove financially overwhelming for economically challenged hospitals.