Alaska SB272 establishes a statewide electronic health information exchange system.

The bill mandates the creation of a statewide electronic health information exchange system in Alaska. It outlines the duties of the department, including ensuring interoperability and compliance with state and federal specifications. The department must designate a qualified entity to implement the system, which must include stakeholders such as hospitals, private medical care providers, and health insurers. The system must support electronic exchange of records, workflow redesign, and quality improvement.

Alaska SB272 establishes a statewide electronic health information exchange system.

The bill mandates the creation of a statewide electronic health information exchange system in Alaska. It outlines the duties of the department, including ensuring interoperability and compliance with state and federal specifications. The department must designate a qualified entity to implement the system, which must include stakeholders such as hospitals, private medical care providers, and health insurers. The system must support electronic exchange of records, workflow redesign, and quality improvement.