MO SB89

Prohibits Missouri state agencies from imposing fines or penalties against health care providers, hospitals, or health care systems for failing to participate in a particular health information organization.

Requires health information organizations to allow exchange of state agency data and standards-based clinical summaries for HIPAA-allowable uses, with charges limited to actual technology connection or maintenance costs.

Modifies nursing home district bond voting requirements by changing the threshold from "two-thirds" to "the constitutionally required percentage" of votes cast for borrowing authorization.

Permits nursing home districts in third or fourth classification counties to establish and maintain apartments for seniors providing minimum housing and food services, with rental rates set at fair market value as reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.