Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB623

Introduced
1/29/24  
Introduced
1/29/24  

Caption

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

Impact

The legislation mandates that various health entities, including hospitals and clinics, become participants in the state-designated HDU, requiring them to share health data following standardized policies. This promotes a more cohesive approach to health data management across Iowa, enhancing patient care and operational efficiencies by leveraging technology for better health outcomes. Moreover, the bill seeks to uphold patient privacy while facilitating the necessary exchange of information among health care providers.

Summary

House Study Bill 623 proposes the establishment of the Iowa Health Information Network and a state-designated health data utility (HDU). By facilitating the secure electronic sharing of health information across diverse health and social care settings, the bill aims to improve health care quality and streamline care coordination. This initiative is seen as vital for meeting contemporary health challenges by ensuring that essential data is available whenever and wherever it is needed.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, concerns about patient privacy and the administrative authority of the designated entity also arise from stakeholders. There are discussions regarding the balance between enabling data sharing for public health benefits and protecting sensitive patient information. Critics may argue that increased reliance on centralized data systems could lead to risks associated with data breaches or misuse, prompting a call for robust safeguards and clear consent protocols.

Companion Bills

IA HF2623

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

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 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 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 HSB709

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2590.)

IA HF618

A bill for an act relating to digital networks utilized by transportation network companies.(See HF 897.)

IA HF897

A bill for an act relating to digital networks utilized by transportation network companies.(Formerly HF 618.)

IA SF2385

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

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.