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Introduced
04/16/2018
04/16/2018
In Committee
04/16/2018
04/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Saving Lives Through Proper Notification of Overdoses Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually notify health care providers about health information that may be disclosed under federal privacy laws to families and caregivers during emergencies, including overdoses. The notification may be included in other (already required) training materials for health care providers relating to permitted disclosures of patients' mental or substance use disorder treatment information.
AI Summary
This bill, the Saving Lives Through Proper Notification of Overdoses Act, requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually notify healthcare providers about the health information that may be disclosed under federal privacy laws to families and caregivers during emergencies, including overdoses. The notification may be included in other training materials for healthcare providers relating to permitted disclosures of patients' mental health or substance use disorder treatment information.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/16/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2676/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2676/BILLS-115s2676is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2676/BILLS-115s2676is.pdf.pdf |
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