Congressional Hearing on Health Information Technology
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing established the federal oversight framework for how digital health records are managed, secured, and shared between providers and patients.
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Healthcare Providers
Providers are subject to federal regulations regarding the implementation and security of electronic health record systems.
Patients
Patients are the subjects of the health data being digitized and are affected by policies regarding data access and privacy.
Health IT Developers
Companies developing health software must comply with federal standards and consumer protection guidelines discussed in the hearing.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 22, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session was a joint hearing between the Subcommittee on Information Technology and the Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Trade Commission, Intel, the Healthcare Leadership Council, and the National Partnership for Women and Families.
- The discussion focused on the balance between technological innovation in healthcare and the protection of consumer health data.
- The committee entered a 2014 report titled 'Engaging Patients and Families: How Consumers Value and Use Health IT' into the official record.
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Why It Matters
The hearing established the federal oversight framework for how digital health records are managed, secured, and shared between providers and patients.
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Focus on Consumer Engagement
The inclusion of the National Partnership for Women and Families report indicates a shift toward prioritizing patient-centered outcomes in health IT policy.
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