HR 5386
Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019, aims to improve patient data security by encouraging healthcare providers and businesses to adopt robust cybersecurity practices. It instructs the Department of Health and Human Services to consider whether a covered entity or business associate has demonstrated these practices when determining fines or audit lengths related to HIPAA violations. The bill focuses on recognizing and utilizing established cybersecurity standards and guidelines to bolster data protection efforts.
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Primary sponsor
Jerry McNerney
Cosponsor
Larry Bucshon
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