A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2501, 2505, and 2511 (MCL 333.2501, 333.2505, and 333.2511), sections 2501 and 2505 as added by 2006 PA 137 and section 2511 as added by 2006 PA 459.
Managed by a designated health information exchange, this initiative seeks to facilitate the sharing of clinical and other health data, unify patient records, and connect healthcare entities more effectively. The overseeing commission is tasked with developing a strategic plan that includes adopting healthcare information technology standards, ensuring the privacy and security of health information, facilitating secure patient access, and reducing healthcare costs through improved efficiency and reduced redundancies.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported with substitute H-1
Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the House 61 to 48 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
