The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) recently issued a final ruling implementing its mandate under the 21st Century Cures Act to investigate allegations of information blocking among health IT developers and health information networks/exchanges (HIN/HIEs). Violations of this prohibition can lead to penalties as steep as $1 million each.
This outflow can be a major financial blow to any organization, raising the stakes for compliance with the new regulations. To help organizations navigate these changes, an upcoming webinar titled ‘How Not to Lose $1M: Preparing for HHS-OIG Info Blocking Enforcement’ will delve into the necessary preparedness measures.
Scheduled for August 15th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT, this event aims to provide administrators and legal professionals insight into what these new enforcement standards entail and how they may impact operations if not adhered to properly.
The webinar is being presented by McDermott Will & Emery, a renowned international law firm with significant experience advising on healthcare regulation compliance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the prohibitions on information blocking, the investigative authority of the HHS-OIG under the 21st Century Cures Act and the potential implications of violations, including the risk of heavy financial penalties.
For more details about the webinar and to register, interested parties can visit the event’s page at JD Supra.
The pervasive revolution in health IT and data sharing has bred new regulatory requirements that can easily be missed or misunderstood. This webinar serves as a critical resource for health IT developers, HIN/HIEs and legal professionals alike, equipping them to better circumvent the pitfalls of non-compliance.