Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4571

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to a statewide electronic health records bank.

Impact

The implementation of HB4571 is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of health information sharing across the state. By centralizing electronic health records, it aims to streamline patient care and improve the quality of health care services. The bill also emphasizes patient ownership and control over their health records, thereby ensuring that consumers can add personal health information and access their records at any time. This system empowers patients while facilitating a more coordinated approach to health care management among providers.

Summary

House Bill 4571 proposes the establishment of a statewide electronic health records bank in Texas, which aims to improve health information management and consumer access to health records. This new framework will be overseen by the Health Records Board, consisting of various stakeholders, including health care providers, insurers, and consumer representatives. The bill mandates the creation of a secure platform that allows consumers to manage their health information while also ensuring that health care providers have the necessary access to facilitate care in compliance with state and federal privacy standards, including HIPAA.

Contention

There are notable points of contention regarding the balance between patient privacy and access to health data. While the bill is designed to protect consumer privacy by requiring consent for access to health records, concerns have been raised about how effectively these safeguards will function in practice. Critics argue that without stringent oversight, there could be potential abuses in data sharing practices, particularly concerning consent and the release of information to insurers and state health programs. Additionally, the operational and financial implications of maintaining the electronic records bank have also been subjects of debate among legislators.

Companion Bills

TX SB2004

Identical Relating to a statewide electronic health records bank.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4589

Relating to restrictions on the use of digital identification systems for patient health care records.

TX HB3414

Relating to the statewide all payor claims database.

TX HB4611

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

TX SB344

Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and premium assistance and cost-sharing reduction programs; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1467

Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.

TX HB3468

Relating to a patient's access to health records; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.

TX HB700

Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.

TX HB2554

Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.

TX HB15

Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas.

TX HB1578

Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.

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TX SB2004

Relating to a statewide electronic health records bank.

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