MN HF710

Each health care provider must obtain a direct secure messaging address from a health information service provider to securely exchange protected health information via the Internet using national encryption standards.

Provider direct secure messaging addresses must be included in provider demographic information compiled by health plan companies, state agencies, or health care systems and made available to the public in provider directories.

Health-related licensing boards must require licensees to submit evidence of compliance with direct secure messaging requirements as part of licensure renewal.

Licensing boards must collect licensees' direct secure messaging addresses and include them in demographic profiles made available to the public.

All provisions are effective January 1, 2020.