What is the 21st Century Cures Act?

‍The 21st Century Cures Act is a bipartisan healthcare law enacted in 2016 that accelerates medical product development and enhances patient access to their electronic health information. The act prohibits information blocking, promotes interoperability in healthcare IT systems, and aims to bring innovations and medical advances to patients more efficiently.

Why is the 21st Century Cures Act important?

• Improves information access: Patients gain faster, electronic access to their health records.
• Prevents information blocking: Healthcare providers cannot interfere with the sharing of electronic health information.
• Accelerates innovation: Streamlines the development and approval of new treatments and medical devices.

Key provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act

• Electronic health information access for patients and providers.
• Interoperability requirements for healthcare IT systems.
• Funding for research into treatments for serious conditions.

How Solace can help‍

A Solace advocate can help you understand your rights to access your electronic health information under the 21st Century Cures Act. They can assist in obtaining your complete medical records, addressing instances of information blocking, and ensuring that all your healthcare providers have access to your full health history for better coordinated care.