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FL S0578

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Perry Thurston

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires contracted vendors storing electronic health records to release records to another vendor selected by the health care provider within 30 days after contract termination.
  • Mandates contracts between vendors and health care providers include a liquidated damages provision of at least 20 percent of annual vendor payment for noncompliance.
  • Makes vendors liable for payment of liquidated damages specified in service contracts if they fail to transfer electronic health records within the required 30-day timeframe.
  • Renumbers existing penalties section and clarifies that liability applies to persons who forge authorization forms or obtain health records under false pretenses.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Electronic Health Records

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy11/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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