Patient-Controlled Health IT Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jun 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.R. 6345, the Patient-Controlled Health IT Act, would establish a demonstration program in up to five states. This program would offer financial incentives to healthcare providers and health information exchange networks for using and linking to what are called "qualifying personal health records" (QPHRs). These QPHRs are designed to allow patients to access and control their health information.
Under the bill, patients would have sole control over who can access their QPHRs, though they could authorize specific providers. Patients could add personal health information but could not change information entered by healthcare providers. The bill also outlines provisions for emergency access to limited health information, even without explicit patient consent unless the patient opts out. De-identified data from QPHRs could be used for public health analysis, drug safety monitoring, and research.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2008 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law.
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Official summary
Patient-Controlled Health IT Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program to provide financial incentives to providers and health information exchange networks for the use of qualifying personal health records (QPHRs).
Requires the Secretary to provide for activities to educate qualifying providers about the patient, provider, and overall health care benefits of using QPHRs and participating in electronic health information exchange networks.
Requires access to the record to be controlled solely by the patient. Authorizes the patient to add personal health information to the record, but not alter information entered by any qualifying provider.
Limits access to the record to only: (1) a health care provider who is authorized by the patient to access the record; and (2) the minimum data set specified by the patient.
Deems the patient to have provided authorization for health care providers to access a limited information set concerning the patient for emergency response purposes, unless the patient specifies that such information may not be so accessed.
Provides for: (1) the use of de-identified data for public health analysis, postmarket safety surveillance of prescription drugs, and research purposes; and (2) a messaging system to send messages to patients, including education messages, reminders, and messages concerning health care or benefits from federal agencies.
Sets forth security and privacy standards, policies, and practices for the demonstration program.
Requires the Secretary to establish a PHR Incentive Fund to receive contributions from Fund partners, such as health care payers, drug and device manufacturers, and government agencies, including the Medicare program.
Timeline
30 Jun 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6345 do?
- H.R. 6345, the Patient-Controlled Health IT Act, would establish a demonstration program in up to five states. This program would offer financial incentives to healthcare providers and health information exchange networks for using and linking to what are called "qualifying personal health records" (QPHRs). These QPHRs are designed to allow patients to access and control their health information. Under the bill, patients would have sole control over who can access their QPHRs, though they could authorize specific providers. Patients could add personal health information but could not change information entered by healthcare providers. The bill also outlines provisions for emergency access to limited health information, even without explicit patient consent unless the patient opts out. De-identified data from QPHRs could be used for public health analysis, drug safety monitoring, and research. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2008 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law.
- Has H.R. 6345 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6345. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6345?
- H.R. 6345 was sponsored by Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7] (R-LA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6345?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (30 Jun 2008).
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