Information Technology for Health Care Quality Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Jun 2005): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6334-6337)
What this bill does
This bill, S. 1223, called the Information Technology for Health Care Quality Act, aims to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by promoting the use of health information technology. It would establish an Office of Health Information Technology within the executive branch to provide national leadership, direct federal activities, and foster collaboration between the government and the private sector on this technology. The bill also calls for the development and adoption of government standards for health information technology systems to ensure efficient data exchange.
The bill would affect various entities involved in healthcare. Federal departments and agencies would need their policies related to health information technology approved by the new Office. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be prohibited from purchasing health care information technology systems not compliant with federal standards. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for loan guarantees and competitive matching grants to help eligible healthcare entities implement local health information infrastructures and adopt health information technology.
As of its introduction in June 2005, S. 1223 had been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This means it has just begun the legislative process and would need to be reviewed, potentially amended, and passed by the committee before it could be considered by the full Senate and then the House of Representatives.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Information Technology for Health Care Quality Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Office of Health Information Technology to: (1) improve the quality and efficiency of health care delivery through the use of health information technology; (2) provide national leadership relating to such technology; (3) direct all federal health information technology activities; (4) facilitate the interaction between the federal government and the private sector relating to the development and use of such technology; and (5) develop a national strategy for improving the quality and enhancing the efficiency of health care through the use of such technology and the creation of a National Health Information Infrastructure.
Requires the Director of the Office to approve or disapprove the policies of federal departments or agencies that would significantly affect the use of such technology, and provide for the adoption and dissemination of government standards that promote the efficient exchange of data between health information technology systems. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from purchasing any health care information technology system that is not in compliance with such standards.
Requires the Director to guarantee payment of the principal and interest on loans made to eligible entities, and award competitive matching grants, to: (1) implement local health information infrastructure to facilitate the development of interoperability across health care settings; or (2) facilitate the purchase and adoption of health information technology.
Requires the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish uniform health care quality measures and public reporting requirements across all federally supported health delivery programs.
Timeline
9 Jun 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6334-6337)
Common questions
- What does S. 1223 do?
- This bill, S. 1223, called the Information Technology for Health Care Quality Act, aims to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by promoting the use of health information technology. It would establish an Office of Health Information Technology within the executive branch to provide national leadership, direct federal activities, and foster collaboration between the government and the private sector on this technology. The bill also calls for the development and adoption of government standards for health information technology systems to ensure efficient data exchange. The bill would affect various entities involved in healthcare. Federal departments and agencies would need their policies related to health information technology approved by the new Office. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be prohibited from purchasing health care information technology systems not compliant with federal standards. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for loan guarantees and competitive matching grants to help eligible healthcare entities implement local health information infrastructures and adopt health information technology. As of its introduction in June 2005, S. 1223 had been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This means it has just begun the legislative process and would need to be reviewed, potentially amended, and passed by the committee before it could be considered by the full Senate and then the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 1223 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1223. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1223?
- S. 1223 was sponsored by Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] (D-CT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1223?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6334-6337) (9 Jun 2005).
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