{
  "node_id": "us-cures-act-information-blocking-2021",
  "title": "Information Blocking (45 CFR Part 171) under the 21st Century Cures Act",
  "domain": "Medical & Healthcare",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-04-17",
  "bluf": "This rule, under 45 CFR § 171.103, prohibits practices by healthcare providers, health IT developers, and health information networks/exchanges that are likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI), unless a specific, defined exception applies.",
  "paywall": {
    "status": "LOCKED",
    "unlock_cost_usd": "0.01",
    "skyfire_id": "41779894-ece2-4163-9761-b3b1b76e19b0"
  },
  "crosswalks": {
    "_available_keys": [
      "nist_framework",
      "iso_standard",
      "industry_mapping",
      "ai_overlay_2026"
    ],
    "_note": "Full crosswalk values included in vault response"
  },
  "dependencies": [
    "us-21st-century-cures-act-2016",
    "hitech-act-2009",
    "hipaa-security-rule",
    "hl7-fhir-v4-interop",
    "us-cms-interoperability-rule-2020"
  ],
  "primary_citations_count": 9
}