Bill Summary for S 375 (2011-2012)

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Jun 15 2011
S.L. 2011-337

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 375 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 17, 2011
TO FACILITATE AND REGULATE THE DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH A VOLUNTARY, STATEWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE NETWORK.
Intro. by Stein, Brunstetter.

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House committee substitute, reported in on 6/14/11, makes the following changes to the 2nd edition. (1) Adds a requirement that notice about the HIE Network must be given to patients on their initial visit. (2) Provides that the HIE act and the exemption from liability that it provides with respect to damages caused by the inaccurate or incomplete nature of network information apply not only to health care providers using HIE Network information but also to entities designated to contract with covered entities on behalf of the network to facilitate participation, termed qualified organizations. Makes a conforming change.