Bill > SB138

This bill amends the Delaware Code to update provisions related to the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN), a not-for-profit organization that facilitates health information exchange in the state. The bill makes several key changes, including reducing the number of DHIN Board of Directors members from fifteen to nine, with the Governor's appointees now required to be broadly representative of the healthcare industry and possess relevant expertise. The bill clarifies board member terms, allowing members to continue serving until a successor is appointed. It removes specific language about previous regulations from the Delaware Health Care Commission and updates DHIN's ability to establish fees for network participants and users. The bill also slightly modifies language related to the state's healthcare claims database, emphasizing the ongoing effort to transform the healthcare system to a value-based model focused on improving patient care, population health, and reducing healthcare costs. Additionally, the bill updates references to data sharing protocols, replacing a specific Department of Justice guidance citation with a more general reference to federal antitrust guidance while maintaining strict standards for protecting patient health information privacy and security.

Health and Social Services

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142263