United States 116th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 7898 — To amend title XXX of the Public Health Services Act to provide for a technical correction to provide the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Service certain authorities with respect to investigations of information blocking, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 116-321.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 31, 2020. Enacted.

Summary

Addresses health information technology provisions concerning cybersecurity practices and information blocking. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may reduce fines and penalties for violations of certain federal privacy standards for health information if an entity subject to those standards has adopted particular cybersecurity practices. also authorizes HHS's Office of the Inspector General to obtain information, assistance, and other support from federal agencies when investigating claims of information blocking by developers of, or entities offering, health information technologies. Information blocking refers to a practice that is likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, such as the imposition of fees that make exchanging this information cost prohibitive.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 116-321.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7853)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7088-7089)

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7898.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7088-7092)

  12. Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  14. Introduced in House

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Subjects

Health Computers and information technology Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government studies and investigations Health information and medical records
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7898 do?
Addresses health information technology provisions concerning cybersecurity practices and information blocking. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may reduce fines and penalties for violations of certain federal privacy standards for health information if an entity subject to those standards has adopted particular cybersecurity practices. also authorizes HHS's Office of the Inspector General to obtain information, assistance, and other support from federal agencies when investigating claims of information blocking by developers of, or entities offering, health information technologies. Information blocking refers to a practice that is likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, such as the imposition of fees that make exchanging this information cost prohibitive.
Who sponsors HR 7898?
HR 7898 is sponsored by Michael Burgess (R).
What is the current status of HR 7898?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 31, 2020. Enacted.
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