H.B. No. 5098 proposes the establishment of an Interoperable Care Coordination Solution Loan Program aimed at supporting certain health care facilities in Texas. The bill introduces Chapter 183 to the Health and Safety Code, defining eligible health care facilities and outlining the loan program's structure. The program will provide loans to these facilities for the purchase, implementation, and maintenance of interoperable care coordination solutions, including electronic health record systems. The executive commissioner is tasked with establishing eligibility criteria, application procedures, and guidelines for loan amounts and repayment schedules, with a preference for facilities serving medically underserved or rural areas or providing services to Medicaid recipients.

The bill stipulates that loans must have an interest rate not exceeding one percent and a term of up to ten years. The amount awarded can cover up to 80 percent of the costs for eligible facilities and 50 percent for others. Additionally, the commission may accept gifts, grants, and donations to fund the program. The executive commissioner is required to adopt necessary rules for the program's administration, with the act set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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