

The provider can then make the necessary edit to accept the entry. A medical provider can resolve the student’s entry by reviewing and verifying the information with the student either through secure messaging or during a subsequent encounter/visit. Information entered by a student will appear in text in bold red font. In addition, students may also enter allergies and medication information. Within the portal, students may add, update, edit and correct their health history. Therefore, please refer to Information Blocking Exceptions and Information Blocking FAQ’s webpages on ONC’s website for additional information. However, certain exceptions apply to the release of electronic health records under this law. The UCI Student Health Center will ensure that most of your electronic health records are directly visible to you at no cost on the secure Student Health Patient Portal.

These requirements are intended to make clinical information more readily available to patients by removing barriers and delays often associated with the release of medical information. These requirements were finalized by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) in its Final Rule published on May 1, 2021. The 21 st Century Cures Act, passed in 2016, adds additional requirements to existing law related to sharing electronic health information with patients.
