Bills › 89th General Assembly
Relating to participation in the Iowa health information network by all hospitals in the state
Sponsored by the House Human Resources Committee
Topics:Health careTechnology & privacy
Same legislation: HSB 723
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2022
- Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2022
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary All hospitals and insurance companies in Iowa must sign a contract to join the state's health information network. These groups must follow specific rules for participating in the network. The cost of these contracts must be agreed upon in writing by everyone involved, and prices cannot change automatically.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires all hospitals and payors in the state to contract with the designated entity (the nonprofit corporation designated by the department of public health to be responsible for administering and governing the Iowa health information network) and to comply with all requirements as participants under Code chapter 135D (Iowa health information network). The bill also provides that the cost of and consideration for any such contract or future amendment to such contract shall be mutually agreed upon, in writing, by all parties and that automatic pricing term changes shall not be included in any such contract.
House subcommittee
Named February 16, 2022 (as HSB 723). On February 17, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Family tree
Study bill
89th General Assembly