HB 2557
Remote Patient Outcome Improvement Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes the Remote Patient Outcome Improvement Act in West Virginia. It defines key terms like ‘health insurer,’ ‘medical provider,’ and ‘patient,’ and aims to improve remote patient monitoring by allowing health insurers and medical providers to partner with internet service providers to transmit and analyze vital signs and medical device data in real-time. The goal is to prevent unnecessary emergency medical visits and reduce healthcare costs while improving patient outcomes. The bill also addresses data sharing and liability considerations.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms including ‘health insurer,’ ‘medical provider,’ and ‘patient.’
- Allows health insurers and medical providers to partner with internet service providers to facilitate remote patient data transmission.
- Specifies that data transmission must be done with patient consent.
- Permits data sharing between health insurers, medical providers, and medical device manufacturers for troubleshooting.
- Requires health insurers to report utilization data to employers for employer-sponsored health insurance.
- Prohibits the inclusion of data regarding internet traffic in utilization reports.
- Establishes a short title for the act: the Remote Patient Outcome Improvement Act.
- Addresses liability concerns related to data transmission and compliance with HIPAA.
Who is affected
- Health Insurers
- Medical Providers
- Patients
- Internet Service Providers
- Employers (for employer-sponsored health insurance)
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Primary sponsor
Linville
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