Records: health; health information exchange; establish certain requirements to operate a health data utility. Amends secs. 2501 & 2505 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2501 & 333.2505) & adds sec. 2508.
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Overview
House Bill 4037 aims to establish requirements for a ‘health data utility’ – a system designed to share health information among healthcare providers and organizations. It directs the health information technology commission to develop a strategic plan for interoperable health information technology and outlines specific responsibilities for the commission and the department of community health. The bill also mandates a request for proposals to select a health information exchange to operate the health data utility by March 1, 2026, with strict cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘health data utility’ to facilitate the exchange of health information.
- Directs the health information technology commission to develop a strategic plan for interoperable health information technology.
- Requires a request for proposal to select a health information exchange to operate the health data utility by March 1, 2026.
- Mandates compliance with federal and state laws regarding cybersecurity and data protection for the health data utility.
- Specifies requirements for the selected health information exchange, including data routing, public health access, and quality of care improvements.
- Requires the health data utility to maintain a nonprofit status and technical connections to a significant percentage of healthcare providers.
- Establishes cybersecurity standards, including a HITRUST certification or similar.
- Grants patients the ability to opt out of data sharing.
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