21st Century Cures Act
Open Notes and Results Sharing

To align with 21^st Century Cures Act requirements, as of Dec. 31, 2021, HM will auto-release USCDI V1 Clinical Note types to patients via their MyChart accounts — unless the provider deems auto-releasing may cause patient harm or by patient request.

The ONC Cures Act Final Rule implements interoperability requirements outlined in the Cures Act, including a requirement that patients have quick and easy access to their electronic health record (EHR) information, like test results, at no cost. It also mandates that we make certain clinical note types available to patients at no cost. These notes cannot be blocked unless they meet an approved exception reason.

To find out more, review the following resources.