Alaska HB285 establishes a statewide electronic health information exchange system to ensure interoperability and compliance with privacy laws.

HB285 amends Alaska statutes to create a statewide electronic health information exchange system. The Department of Health and Social Services will implement this system, ensuring interoperability and compliance with state and federal specifications. A qualified entity or entities will be designated to manage the system, complying with nondiscrimination policies and privacy laws. The system will connect various health care providers, insurers, and consumers, ensuring privacy and security of health information.

Alaska HB285 establishes a statewide electronic health information exchange system to ensure interoperability and compliance with privacy laws.

HB285 amends Alaska statutes to create a statewide electronic health information exchange system. The Department of Health and Social Services will implement this system, ensuring interoperability and compliance with state and federal specifications. A qualified entity or entities will be designated to manage the system, complying with nondiscrimination policies and privacy laws. The system will connect various health care providers, insurers, and consumers, ensuring privacy and security of health information.