EHI Export Best Practices
Recommendations for implementing EHI export capabilities to comply with information blocking regulations.
Items marked with this icon are required by ONC certification criteria and must be implemented to maintain compliance.
Use of the Argonaut project's EHI Export IG
Implement the Argonaut EHI Export Implementation Guide to ensure standardized export capabilities that comply with information blocking regulations.
Support FHIR export
Implement FHIR export capabilities to provide data in a structured and modern format that can be easily consumed by other systems.
Support common file formats
Provide export options in common file formats such as PDF, CSV, and JSON to improve accessibility for various stakeholders.
Provide patient access to EHI
Implement mechanisms for patients to easily request and receive their electronic health information.
Support batch export
Enable healthcare providers to export data for multiple patients in a single operation.
Implement secure delivery mechanisms
Provide secure methods for delivering exported data, such as encrypted downloads or secure email.
Documentation for patients
Provide clear, accessible documentation for patients on how to request and download their electronic health information, including step-by-step instructions and support resources.
Documentation for external parties
Provide comprehensive documentation for third-party developers and healthcare organizations on how to guide provider organizations through the EHI export process.
Self-service in provider portal
Implement self-service capabilities within the provider portal that allow healthcare organizations to initiate and manage EHI exports without requiring vendor assistance.
No EHR involvement needed for patient or population export
Design export processes that can be fully automated and executed by provider organizations or patients without requiring EHR vendor involvement, reducing barriers to data access.