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MS HB1193
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Directs the Division of Medicaid to contract with a qualified company to develop, maintain, and operate a database of electronic medical records for Medicaid recipients
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Authorizes Medicaid providers to access the database to obtain medical records of recipients to whom they are providing services
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Restricts database access to ensure providers can only view records of individuals they are actively treating
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Requires Medicaid providers to transfer medical records information for their Medicaid patients to the electronic database in a form specified by the division
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Aims to coordinate care among multiple providers to optimize quality, efficiency, and safety of health care for Medicaid recipients, effective July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Medicaid; provide for a database of electronic medical records of Medicaid recipients, with access by Medicaid providers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012