MN HF3279

Establishes certification and oversight of health information exchange service providers in Minnesota through the Commissioner of Health, requiring certificates of authority and compliance with interoperability standards based on HITECH Act requirements.

Creates two categories of certified entities: health data intermediaries (transmitting one or more clinical transactions) and health information organizations (providing all electronic capabilities for meaningful use transactions), with specific minimum criteria for each.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to levy administrative penalties up to $25,000 per violation and suspend or revoke certificates of authority for non-compliance, with procedures for public hearings and appeals.

Requires reciprocal agreements between health information exchange entities that establish fair pricing models, prevent duplicate charges, and ensure equitable service standards, subject to Commissioner review and approval.

Appropriates $104,000 in fiscal year 2011 and $97,000 in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 to the Commissioner of Health for administering health information exchange oversight duties.