H.R.6357 - PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008

To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 as reported to house.
  • Short: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 as reported to house.

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6/24/2008--Introduced.Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 or the PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 - Establishes the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.Establishes a HIT Policy Committee to make
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6/24/2008--Introduced.
Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 or the PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 - Establishes the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Establishes a HIT Policy Committee to make policy recommendations to the National Coordinator relating to the implementation of a nationwide health information technology infrastructure
Establishes the HIT Standards Committee to recommend to the National Coordinator standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for the electronic exchange and use of health information.
Requires the National Coordinator to develop a Health Information Technology Resource Center.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Coordinator to award competitive grants for:
(1) the purchase of qualified health information technology; and
(2) the implementation of regional or local health information plans.
Allows the Secretary to award grants for demonstration projects to develop academic curricula integrating qualified health information technology in the clinical education of health professionals.
Requires the Director of the National Institute for Standards and Technology to:
(1) test standards and specifications under this Act in order to assure their efficient implementation and use; and
(2) assist institutions of higher education in establishing multidisciplinary Centers for Health Care Information Enterprise Integration.
Directs the National High-Performance Computing Program to coordinate federal research and development programs related to the development and deployment of health information technology.
Requires notification of individuals whose unencrypted protected health information has been, or is reasonably believed to have been, accessed or acquired as a result of a breach.
Sets forth provisions governing the privacy of protected health information, including requirements for business associates to protect health information.


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09/14/08
House Lawmaker Plans To Introduce Health IT Legislation

soon plans to introduce a new health IT bill that expands on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's proposed PRO(TECH)T Act (HR 6357), Health Data ...

Source: iHealthBeat, CA
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09/10/08
Rep. Stark Prepared To Introduce Legislation This Week To Spur ...

and a House bill (HR 6357), introduced by Energy and Commerce Committee Chair John Dingell (D-Mich.), have been approved but do not include such penalties. ...

Source: Medical News Today (press release), UK
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09/09/08
Coalition To Send Letter To Members Of Congress Calling For Action ...

A similar House measure (HR 6357), sponsored by Reps. John Dingell (D-Mich.) and Joe Barton (R-Texas), is awaiting floor action. Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif. ...

Source: Medical News Today (press release), UK
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12/26/08
HIMSS Report « Health IT Politics

Tags: Baucus, Community Health Centers, Congressional Action, Daschle, Health-e Information Act, HR 6357, HR 6898, Pro(Tech)T Act, Stark. This entry was posted on December 27, 2008 at 9:10 pm and is filed under Congress, HIMSS, ...

Source: Health IT Politics
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12/04/08
women at night dress????: Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report ...

(R-Texas) introduced health IT legislation (HR 6357) that "sailed through the panel in July with fewer compromises and less controversy than expected," according to CongressDaily. Waxman had requested a provision that would allow ...

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11/25/08
Health Information Technology Report

H. R. 6357 PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 Rep. John Dingell [D-MI]. This bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health. information technology, strengthen federal privacy regulations, offer financial support, ...

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