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MS HB1193

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Authorizes Medicaid providers to access the database to obtain medical records of recipients to whom they are providing services

  • Restricts database access to ensure providers can only view records of individuals they are actively treating

  • Requires Medicaid providers to transfer medical records information for their Medicaid patients to the electronic database in a form specified by the division

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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