The bill, S.B. No. 2358, proposes the establishment of an electronic health record loan program specifically designed for certain health care facilities in Texas. It introduces Chapter 183 to the Health and Safety Code, defining eligible health care facilities and outlining the program's structure. The bill mandates the executive commissioner, in coordination with the comptroller, to create a loan program that provides financial assistance to these facilities for the purchase and implementation of electronic health record systems. The program aims to enhance communication regarding patient health records, particularly in medically underserved or rural areas and for facilities serving Medicaid recipients.

Additionally, the bill specifies the administration of the loan program, including interest rates, loan terms, and the maximum amounts that can be awarded based on the facility's eligibility. Loans will have an interest rate capped at one percent and a maximum term of ten years. The bill also allows the commission to accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the program. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules for the program's implementation, which is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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