HB897

Louisiana HB897 protects healthcare data for clients of the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative.

Louisiana HB897 establishes strict confidentiality rules for the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative, a program under the Department of Children and Family Services. The bill mandates that the general contractor and subcontractors cannot disclose a client's name or protected health information without written consent. Before obtaining consent, they must provide a clear privacy notice detailing the purpose of the disclosure, specific information to be shared, and the third parties involved. Clients must also be given a simple method to revoke consent.