Altering the definition of a "health information exchange" as used in provisions of law governing the confidentiality of medical records; and providing that regulations governing the privacy and security of protected health information obtained or released through a health information exchange may not prohibit the sharing and disclosing of information that is required to be exchanged under federal law or for payment purposes or the use of electronic health information for purposes important to public health.

Statutes affected:
Text - First - Health Information Exchanges - Definition and Privacy Regulations: 4-301 Health General, 4-302.2 Health General
Text - Third - Health Information Exchanges - Definition and Privacy Regulations: 4-301 Health General, 4-302.2 Health General