Information Blocking Task Force

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 Charges: 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