MO HB1382

Establishes the "Missouri Patient Privacy Act" as a new section 191.015 in Missouri law to regulate disclosure of patient personal health information.

Prohibits disclosure of identifiable personal health information to employers, payors, or state agency employees without written patient consent, except information submitted as part of medical claims.

Permits disclosure of personal health information to health insurers, employers, state health departments, the Missouri consolidated health care plan, MO HealthNet division, and other specified entities for purposes including disease state management, infectious disease tracking, wellness initiatives, medical research, and health care quality assessment.

Declares the act does not prohibit disclosures consistent with federal law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and federal privacy rules under 45 CFR 164.512.

Prohibits health care providers from being required to redact information when disclosing personal health information under this section.