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The 21st Century Cures Act aims to end information-blocking practices that impede the secure exchange and use of electronic health information (EHI) by patients, physicians, and health care organizations.
Learn about federal rules against information blocking – and exceptions to the rules – in the 21st Century Cures Act related to when patients seek access to their medical records.
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Recorded: April 23, 2022 Released: Sept. 10, 2022 Expires: Sept. 10, 2025 Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Revise and implement changes in their practice’s or facility’s medical records privacy policies to meet current regulations;
Share electronic health information appropriately with other treating practitioners and with patients to improve patient care and foster the doctor-patient relationship; and
Describe and explain to colleagues in their practices or facilities the scope of these medical record (health information) changes, the benefits to practitioners and patients in implementing these rules and how these regulations align with HIPAA.
ACGME/ABMS Competencies This program addresses the following desirable physician attributes: patient care and procedural skills and systems-based practices.
Return Policy No refunds or exchanges will be processed for this program.
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Enduring) The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
On select courses, the Texas Medical Association requires physician to complete 70-percent of the test questions correctly to receive credit for this course.