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This bill amends the Electronic Medical Records Act to establish a comprehensive framework for a state health data utility, which is defined as an entity that combines and shares electronic health care information for various purposes including treatment, care coordination, quality improvement, population health, and managing public health emergencies. The bill introduces a new definition for a "health data utility" and expands the existing legal provisions to include this entity alongside health information exchanges and record locator services. Key changes include allowing health data utilities to access and share health care information under specific conditions, such as for treatment purposes or with individual consent, while maintaining strict privacy protections. The bill mandates that the current state health information exchange will also serve as the state's health data utility, ensuring a unified approach to managing and sharing electronic medical records. The amendments also clarify provisions related to information disclosure, record locator services, and out-of-state data sharing, with an emphasis on protecting individual privacy and ensuring that any information sharing complies with state and federal laws, including HIPAA regulations.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=389&year=25