
As recently announced, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has instructed agencies to ramp up enforcement against information blocking—when healthcare providers, IT developers, or health networks restrict the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI) HHS.govFierce HealthcareThe HIPAA Journal.
This enforcement underscores that cloud-based PMS providers cannot obstruct your right to retrieve e‑PHI if you decide to switch systems. These providers are legally obligated to facilitate seamless data export—whether you’re moving to a new software vendor or transitioning IT management.
HHS’s renewed enforcement stance makes it clear: withholding access due to payment disputes or transition timing is unacceptable. Even if an IT provider is mid-contract or unpaid, they must still honor lawful access requests under the 21st Century Cures Act. HHS and the Office for the National Coordinator (ASTP/ONC), along with the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), will pursue penalties for noncompliance—including civil monetary fines up to $1 million per violation for certified health IT developers Fierce HealthcareThe HIPAA JournalNextgov/FCW.
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The HHS crackdown on information blocking isn’t just regulatory—it’s transformative for how healthcare data is handled. For dental practices, especially those using cloud PMS systems and external IT vendors, it’s a green light to demand transparency, portability, and compliance.
Don’t let data hold your practice hostage—reach out to Darkhorse Tech to ensure your systems, contracts, and vendor relationships put your practice—and your patients—first
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