Chicago, IL — September 10, 2026 — The Sequoia Project, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and HCPro today announced the launch of a new role-specific online training series designed to help healthcare organizations build workforce-wide compliance with the federal information blocking rule, which prohibits interference with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information and applies to the daily behaviors of staff across every department that touches patient data.
Information blocking compliance has become a business-critical priority. With federal enforcement authority now active, nearly 2,200 complaints filed through the federal portal, and civil monetary penalties reaching up to $1 million per violation, health system leadership can no longer treat this as a regulatory footnote. Organizations that have trained, informed workforces are better positioned to respond to medical record requests correctly, avoid costly enforcement actions, and demonstrate the operational transparency that patients and partners increasingly expect.
“Information blocking compliance is not just a regulatory obligation; it is a cultural shift toward transparency and patient empowerment. Organizations need practical, scenario-based training that reaches every corner of the workforce. This collaboration brings together the policy, operational, and educational expertise needed to support that shift.” said Chantal Worzala, PhD, vice president, strategy and engagement at The Sequoia Project.
Role-Specific Training Built for the Entire Organization
Unlike general compliance training adapted from adjacent disciplines, this series was built from the ground up around the specific responsibilities, workflows, and risk exposures of each role. The four-course series include:
- Information Blocking Training for Compliance Staff
- Information Blocking Training for Release of Information Staff
- Information Blocking Training for Clinical Staff
- Information Blocking Training for Registration/Front Office Staff
The four courses are also available as a complete bundle for organizations seeking a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to information blocking compliance.
“Health information professionals are on the front lines of ensuring that patients and caregivers have timely access to their electronic health information. This training series gives them the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to navigate complex requests, apply exceptions appropriately, and support organizational compliance.” said Jennifer Mueller, MBA, RHIA, SHIMSS, FACHE, FAHIMA, Senior Vice President of HI Career Advancement at AHIMA.
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“Information blocking touches nearly every role in a healthcare organization, from compliance and HIM to clinicians and front-office staff. Our goal was to create training that is not only accurate and aligned with federal regulations, but also engaging, practical, and easy to deploy at scale. We designed these courses to help organizations build a strong, sustainable team-based compliance foundation.” said Chelsea Brookes, Senior Director of eLearning at HCPro.
The courses are self-paced, online, and available immediately. Learn more about Information Blocking Training for Compliance Staff, Information Blocking Training for Release of Information Staff, and the Information Blocking Training Bundle. Organizations interested in enterprise bundle pricing should contact Carl Aiello, Vice President, Global Sales, AHIMA. Phone: (312) 497-1071, Carl.Aiello@AHIMA.org.