HF 2623: Relating to the Iowa health information network including functioning as the state-designated health data utility

What it does

This bill relates to the Iowa health information network (IHIN) under Code chapter 135D (Iowa health information network) and the functioning of the IHIN as a state-designated health data utility (state-designated HDU). The bill includes definitions used in the bill. The bill requires the designated entity to administer and govern the IHIN and thereby, also operate and govern the state-designated HDU for the state. “Health data utility” is defined under the bill as a locally governed, multifaceted resource that provides services for the interchange of health data within the health care and public health ecosystems for the purpose of advancing health care and improving public health outcomes.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2024

• Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R) · shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Baeth (D) · austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 5 against

Against: Cigna Corporate Services, LLC; Federation of Iowa Insurers; Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI); United Healthcare Services, Inc.; Wellmark, Inc.

In plain words

1. January 29, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee · as HSB 623
2. January 29, 2024House subcommittee named: Lundgren, Baeth, Meyer and A · as HSB 623
3. February 5, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 623
4. February 14, 2024Approved by the House committee · as HSB 623
5. February 21, 2024Filed in the House
6. February 21, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2623 · as HSB 623