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MO HB2609
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Haahr
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AI Summary
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Prohibits "health information blocking" defined as knowingly interfering with patients, providers, or authorized persons' ability to access, exchange, or use electronic health records
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Bans using certified electronic health record systems to steer patient referrals toward affiliated providers or prevent referrals to non-affiliated providers
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Requires electronic health records be readily available to other providers for patient care, accessible to patients upon request, and transferable as directed by patients
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Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions with fines up to $5,000 per occurrence of health information blocking
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Creates a private cause of action for injured parties to recover actual, incidental, consequential, and statutory damages, plus punitive damages, court costs, and attorney fees
Legislative Description
Prohibits health information blocking, which includes conduct likely to interfere with the ability of patients or health care providers to access or exchange electronic health records
Last Action
Referred: Health and Mental Health Policy(H)
3/30/2016