EHI (Electronic Health Information)
Electronic Health Information
Electronic protected health information to the extent that it would be included in a designated record set, plus other identifying health information held by an actor.
1 min read · Last reviewed May 23, 2026
At a glance
- Category
- Compliance Program
- Acronym for
- Electronic Health Information
- Primary sources
- 1
- Workspace handoff
- compliance binder →
Where this comes up
Compliance committees and practice managers operate at this level — written policy, workforce training, sanction policy, monitoring and auditing cadence, response and corrective action. The seven elements of an effective compliance program (OIG) are the scaffolding; this term lives somewhere on that scaffold.
Full definition
What it is in practice
The ONC information-blocking definition centers on EHI, broadening over time from a USCDI subset to the full DRS-aligned scope.
How it shows up in your practice
Practice policies on patient-portal scope, third-party app API access, and bulk export should align with EHI expectations.
Sources
- ONC — Information Blockinghttps://www.healthit.gov/topic/information-blocking
Define EHI scope in the Compliance Binder
Open compliance binder →Related terms
- Compliance ProgramInformation BlockingUnder the 21st Century Cures Act, a practice, action, or interference (other than required by law or covered by an exception) that prevents access, exchange, or use of electronic health information.
- HIPAA & PrivacyDesignated Record SetThe group of records maintained by or for a covered entity that contains PHI used to make decisions about individuals.
- Compliance ProgramFHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)HL7 standard for exchanging healthcare data electronically through RESTful APIs and structured resources.
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Related across the archive
- GlossaryInformation BlockingUnder the 21st Century Cures Act, a practice, action, or interference (other than required by law or covered by an exception) that prevents access, exchange, or use of electronic health information.
- GlossaryFHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)HL7 standard for exchanging healthcare data electronically through RESTful APIs and structured resources.
- GlossaryDesignated Record SetThe group of records maintained by or for a covered entity that contains PHI used to make decisions about individuals.
- ComplianceHIPAA Right of Access Requests (45 CFR § 164.524): Respond Inside 30 DaysA 2026 HIPAA right-of-access procedure citing 45 CFR § 164.524, the 30-day window, OCR Right of Access Initiative settlements ($3,500–$240,000 through 2025), and the patient response packet.
- RegulationInformation Blocking Rule Overview (45 CFR Part 171)The 21st Century Cures Act information blocking provisions and the ONC rule prohibiting actions by providers, health IT developers, and HINs/HIEs that interfere with electronic health information access, exchange, or use.
- GlossaryPatient PortalA secure web-based application that lets patients access portions of their health information and communicate with the practice.
- BillingWhat to Do When a Payer Says You're UnderbillingGot a letter saying you're underbilling? Here's what it actually means, whether you should worry, and what action to take.
- GlossaryHealth Information Exchange (HIE)The electronic movement of health-related information among organizations, enabling care coordination and population health.
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