Patient Privacy Rights Act of 1998
Latest action (24 Jul 1998): Introduced
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Official summary
Patient Privacy Rights Act of 1998 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal: (1) the mandate for standards for unique health identifiers for each individual, employer, health plan, and health care provider for use in the health care system; and (2) the offense of wrongful disclosure of such identifiers.
Common questions
- What does S. 2352 do?
- Patient Privacy Rights Act of 1998 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal: (1) the mandate for standards for unique health identifiers for each individual, employer, health plan, and health care provider for use in the health care system; and (2) the offense of wrongful disclosure of such identifiers.
- Has S. 2352 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Jul 1998, S. 2352 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2352?
- S. 2352 was sponsored by Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT, 1975-2022] (Democrat-VT), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2352?
- Introduced (24 Jul 1998).
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