Bill > SB419A

This bill makes comprehensive revisions to Nevada's public health and health information management systems. The bill requires the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a framework for electronic health information exchange, mandating that governmental entities, health care providers, insurers, and other health-related organizations maintain and share health information electronically. The framework must include standards for patient access to records, network interoperability, and patient consent, with phased implementation timelines: hospitals and large physician practices must comply by July 1, 2024, other large entities by July 1, 2025, and small practices by January 1, 2030. Instead of criminal penalties for non-compliance, the bill establishes a notification system where non-compliant organizations will be reported to their respective regulatory bodies, which can then impose corrective actions or administrative penalties. The bill also creates a Medicaid Outreach Advisory Committee to improve enrollment among marginalized communities, requires a study on potential Medicaid coverage of digital health products, and appropriates funds to explore providing health coverage for prenatal and delivery care for individuals ineligible for Medicaid due to immigration status. Additionally, the bill expands legal protections for health care providers handling electronic health records and establishes an advisory group to guide the development of health information exchange regulations.