Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2623

Introduced
2/21/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa health information network including functioning as the state-designated health data utility.(Formerly HSB 623.)

Impact

The bill mandates that a designated entity manage the IHIN under principles that prioritize patient-centeredness, compliance with national standards, and the protection of health information privacy. It also establishes a timeline for participation by various healthcare organizations, requiring them to adopt the necessary technology for data sharing. This move is expected to modernize public health strategies while aiming to reduce healthcare costs and foster better health outcomes through enhanced access to information.

Summary

House File 2623 aims to establish the Iowa Health Information Network (IHIN) as a state-designated health data utility (HDU). This bill outlines the administration and governance of the IHIN while promoting the secure electronic exchange of health information among entities in the healthcare ecosystem, including healthcare providers, payers, and patients. The intent is to improve healthcare outcomes, ensure patient privacy, and promote a seamless flow of health data, enhancing the overall efficiency of health services in Iowa.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, there are concerns regarding patient privacy and the confidentiality of health data. The bill allows patients to opt-out of sharing their healthcare information, which proponents argue is essential for trust in the system. However, critics worry that the framework may lead to issues related to the unauthorized access or sharing of information, which underscores the need for robust governance and security measures to protect sensitive health data.

Companion Bills

IA HSB623

Related A bill for an act relating to the Iowa health information network and a state-designated health data utility.(See HF 2623.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2590

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 709.)

IA SF618

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 575, SSB 1163.)

IA HF972

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 754, HSB 191.) Contingent effective date, effective 05/28/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA HF754

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 191; See HF 972.)

IA SF575

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1163; See SF 618.)

IA SF2385

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3149.)

IA HSB191

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 754, HF 972.)

IA SSB1163

A bill for an act relating to health care including a funding model for the rural health care system; the elimination of several health care-related award, grant, residency, and fellowship programs; establishment of a health care professional incentive program; Medicaid graduate medical education; the health facilities council; and the Iowa health information network, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 575, SF 618.)

IA SSB3149

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2385.)

IA SF2432

A bill for an act eliminating a city's ability to create a city board of health or a city health department, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3135.)

Similar Bills

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