Navigating Information Blocking Rules: Compliance Strategies for School-Based Health Centers

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Join us for an insightful presentation by HITEQ as we explore the information blocking provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act and their unique implications for school-based health centers (SBHCs).

Attendees will learn about the core requirements of the information blocking rule, how to identify and properly implement exceptions, and strategies for balancing compliance with the unique considerations of providing healthcare in educational settings. The session will address practical challenges SBHCs face when sharing electronic health information while maintaining appropriate protections for minor patients and coordinating care across educational and healthcare systems.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental requirements of the information blocking rule within the 21st Century Cures Act and how they apply to school-based health centers
• Identify the eight exceptions to information blocking and apply them appropriately in school-based settings
• Develop protocols for managing adolescent confidentiality issues while complying with information sharing requirements