Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 447 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE BIDIRECTIONAL EXCHANGE OF PATIENT ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS.

Last action — FILE NO. 520

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 447 removed the definition of "Health system" because the term is not used in the bill, resulting in the renumbering of the remaining definitions for accuracy. Additionally, the text clarifies that "electronic health record" encompasses various types of health-related information but specifically refers to a "patient's" medical history and treatment. This change in language emphasizes the individual nature of the records and retains the focus on patient-specific information.

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447 January Session, 2017   LCO No.
447 January Session, 2017   *_____SB00447PH____032917____* AN ACT CONCERNING THE BIDIRECTIONAL EXCHANGE OF PATIENT ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS.
5612   *05612SB00447PH_* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH   Introduced by:
  (PH)   AN ACT CONCERNING THE BIDIRECTIONAL EXCHANGE OF PATIENT ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS.
(2) "Electronic health record" means any computerized, digital or other electronic record of individual health-related information that is created, held, managed or consulted by a health care provider and may include, but need not be limited to, continuity of care documents, admission, discharge [summaries] or transfer records, and other information or data relating to [patient] a patient's medical history or treatment, including, but not limited to, demographics, [medical history,] medication, allergies, immunizations, laboratory test results, radiology or other diagnostic images, vital signs and statistics;
[(1)] (2) "Electronic health record" means any computerized, digital or other electronic record of individual health-related information that is created, held, managed or consulted by a health care provider and may include, but need not be limited to, continuity of care documents, admission, discharge [summaries] or transfer records, and other information or data relating to [patient] a patient's medical history or treatment, including, but not limited to, demographics, [medical history,] medication, allergies, immunizations, laboratory test results, radiology or other diagnostic images, vital signs and statistics;
[and] (5) "Health system" has the same meaning as provided in section 19a-508c;
[and] (5) "Hospital" has the same meaning as in section 19a-490d;
(6) "Hospital" has the same meaning as in section 19a-490d;
and [(4)] (6) "Secure exchange" means the exchange of patient electronic health records between a hospital and a health care provider in a manner that complies with all state and federal privacy requirements, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (P.L.
and [(4)] (7) "Secure exchange" means the exchange of patient electronic health records between a hospital and a health care provider in a manner that complies with all state and federal privacy requirements, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (P.L.
Section 1 October 1, 2017 19a-904c Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 October 1, 2017 19a-904c Statement of Legislative Commissioners:
To improve the quality of patient care.
In Section 1(a), the definition of "Health system" was removed as the term is not used in the bill and the remaining definitions were renumbered accordingly for accuracy.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
PH Joint Favorable Subst.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] Co-Sponsors:
-LCO  
SEN.
LOONEY, 11th Dist.;
SEN.
FASANO, 34th Dist.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 520

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 296

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/10/17

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

  9. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  10. Vote to Draft

  11. PUBLIC HEARING 0217

  12. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  13. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

Sponsors

  • Leonard A.' b'Fasano · Primary
  • Martin M.' b'Looney · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • b'Fasano, Leonard A.'
  • b'Looney, Martin M.'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 447?
SB 447 is sponsored by b'Fasano, Leonard A.' and b'Looney, Martin M.'.
What is the current status of SB 447?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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