Bill > SB463

This bill modifies the Health Information System Act by revising definitions and access rules for health-related data. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "record-level data" to include more specific types of unique personal identifiers like names, addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers. The bill also grants the staff of the Legislative Finance Committee access to health care claims information and data related to payer sources, with the critical caveat that any personal patient information must be removed or anonymized. Additionally, the bill establishes new confidentiality provisions, requiring that when such data is shared with the Legislative Finance Committee, confidential record-level data must be replaced with a unique code to protect patient identity. The changes aim to balance the need for comprehensive health data analysis with robust privacy protections, ensuring that sensitive personal information remains confidential while allowing for broader research and policy-making purposes.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=463&year=25