Bill > S509

This bill revises the Statewide Health Information Exchange Act to enhance and expand the state's health information exchange (HIE) network. The bill introduces several key provisions, including mandatory participation requirements for healthcare providers receiving state-funded health care, a new annual compliance reporting system, and a state health data assessment fee for entities not fully complying with HIE network connection and data submission requirements. Healthcare providers and entities that provide services to beneficiaries of state-funded health care will be required to connect to the HIE network and submit demographic and clinical data, with specific timelines for different types of providers. The bill establishes a structured process for providers to connect to the network, with provisions for time-limited exceptions and fee exemptions for certain entities. A new annual compliance report will be mandatory, and providers may face civil penalties for non-compliance. The bill also creates a HIE Network Data and Participation Fund to support the network's operations and introduces an appeal process for providers challenging the Authority's determinations. The initial state health data assessment fee schedules are set for the years 2028, 2029, and 2030, with fees varying based on the amount of state health care funds received. The act is set to become effective on December 1, 2025, with the first report due on May 1, 2028.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S509