Information Blocking Task Force

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Overarching Charge

Provide recommendations on policies related to information blocking; the “information blocking,” “assurances,” and “communications” conditions and maintenance of certification requirements; and the enforcement of all the conditions and maintenance of certification requirements.

Specific Charge:

Provide recommendations on the following topics:

  • Information Blocking:
    • ONC definitions/interpretations of certain statutory terms and provisions, including the price information request for information
    • Seven exceptions to the information blocking definition, and any additional exceptions (request for information)
    • Complaint process
    • Disincentives for health care providers (request for information)
  • “Information blocking,” “assurances,” and “communications” conditions and maintenance of certification requirements
  • Enforcement of all the conditions and maintenance of certification requirements

Member List

Co-Chairs

  • °Appointed by HHS Secretary
  • ^Appointed by the Government Accountability Office

Members

The HTI-2 Proposed Rule Task Force 2024 is Divided Into 3 Groups

Group 1

Information Blocking Workgroup - Relevant Statutory Terms and Provisions

Group 2

Information Blocking Workgroup - Exceptions

Group 3

Information Blocking Workgroup - Conditions and Maintenance of Certification