Health Information Modernization and Security Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 May 1995): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
S. 872, the Health Information Modernization and Security Act, would establish new rules for how health information is handled electronically. It aims to create a standardized electronic network for processing healthcare information, with the goal of improving the overall healthcare system and reducing administrative costs. The bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adopt standards for health information transactions, such as claims and enrollment, as well as standards for data elements, security, and privacy.
This bill would affect health plans, healthcare providers, and potentially other entities that handle health information. It would require them to comply with the adopted standards for electronic transactions and data. Penalties would be established for violations of these standards, including those related to information transactions, security, and privacy. The bill also calls for the development of unique health identifiers for individuals, employers, and health plans.
S. 872 was introduced in the Senate in 1995 and has not moved past that stage. If passed, it would become law, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for developing and implementing the new standards and requirements outlined in the bill.
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Official summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Purpose and Repeal of Data Bank Title II: Administrative Simplification Title III: Effective Dates Health Information Modernization and Security Act - Title I: Purpose and Repeal of Data Bank - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) and other specified law to repeal the Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Data Bank and associated provisions on the identification of Medicare secondary payer situations when the Secretary of Health and Human Services notifies the Congress that the Bank is no longer necessary because of the operation of the health information network established pursuant to title II of this Act. Title II: Administrative Simplification - Amends SSA title XI to add a new part C (Administrative Simplification) for development of an electronic network for: (1) processing health care information consistent with the goal of improving the operation of the overall health care system; and (2) reducing related administrative costs through the Secretary's adoption of certain standards for information transactions (including enrollment, disenrollment, claims attachments, and coordination of benefits) and data elements as well as standards relating to security and privacy, and performance of tasks pursuant to specified requirements, assisted by a new Health Information Advisory Committee established by this Act. Provides penalties for violations of standards or requirements under this Act, including those involving information transactions and security and privacy. Directs the Secretary to recommend to the Congress a plan for developing and implementing uniform data standards for patient medical record information and its electronic exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for demonstration projects to promote the development and use of electronically integrated clinical information systems and computerized patient medical records. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Effective Date - Specifies the effective date of this Act.
Timeline
26 May 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 872 do?
- S. 872, the Health Information Modernization and Security Act, would establish new rules for how health information is handled electronically. It aims to create a standardized electronic network for processing healthcare information, with the goal of improving the overall healthcare system and reducing administrative costs. The bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adopt standards for health information transactions, such as claims and enrollment, as well as standards for data elements, security, and privacy. This bill would affect health plans, healthcare providers, and potentially other entities that handle health information. It would require them to comply with the adopted standards for electronic transactions and data. Penalties would be established for violations of these standards, including those related to information transactions, security, and privacy. The bill also calls for the development of unique health identifiers for individuals, employers, and health plans. S. 872 was introduced in the Senate in 1995 and has not moved past that stage. If passed, it would become law, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for developing and implementing the new standards and requirements outlined in the bill.
- Has S. 872 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 872. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 872?
- S. 872 was sponsored by Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] (R-MO), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 872?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (26 May 1995).
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