An Act to improve patient care through integrated electronic health records
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve patient care in Massachusetts by establishing a system for integrated electronic health records. The goal is to create a more seamless and connected approach to healthcare information sharing among providers. By facilitating the integration of these records, the bill seeks to enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care. It intends to support better-informed clinical decisions and improved patient outcomes.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare providers to explore and implement integrated electronic health record systems.
- Focuses on interoperability between different electronic health record platforms.
- Promotes the sharing of patient health information among authorized providers.
- Supports the development of standards for electronic health record data exchange.
- Encourages the use of technology to improve care coordination.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Physicians
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Ryan
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Ryan
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