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H.R. 7898Became Law

To amend the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider certain recognized security practices of covered entities and business associates when making certain determinations, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 5, 2021)

This bill addresses health information technology provisions concerning cybersecurity practices and information blocking.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may reduce fines and penalties for violations of certain federal privacy standards for health information if an entity subject to those standards has adopted particular cybersecurity practices.

This bill also authorizes HHS's Office of the Inspector General to obtain information, assistance, and other support from federal agencies when investigating claims of information blocking by developers of, or entities offering, health information technologies.

Information blocking refers to a practice that is likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, such as the imposition of fees that make exchanging this information cost prohibitive.

What just happenedJan 5, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-321.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26](R-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jan 5, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-321.

  2. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-321.

  3. Jan 5, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 24, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 24, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 19, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7853)

  9. Dec 19, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 10, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 9, 2020FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Dec 9, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Dec 9, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7088-7089)

  14. Dec 9, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  15. Dec 9, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7898.

  16. Dec 9, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7088-7092)

  17. Dec 9, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Jul 31, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Jul 31, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jul 31, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 5, 202149

This bill addresses health information technology provisions concerning cybersecurity practices and information blocking.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may reduce fines and penalties for violations of certain federal privacy standards for health information if an entity subject to those standards has adopted particular cybersecurity practices.

This bill also authorizes HHS's Office of the Inspector General to obtain information, assistance, and other support from federal agencies when investigating claims of information blocking by developers of, or entities offering, health information technologies.

Information blocking refers to a practice that is likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, such as the imposition of fees that make exchanging this information cost prohibitive.

Passed SenateDec 19, 202055

This bill addresses health information technology provisions concerning cybersecurity practices and information blocking.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may reduce fines and penalties for violations of certain federal privacy standards for health information if an entity subject to those standards has adopted particular cybersecurity practices.

This bill also authorizes HHS's Office of the Inspector General to obtain information, assistance, and other support from federal agencies when investigating claims of information blocking by developers of, or entities offering, health information technologies.

Information blocking refers to a practice that is likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, such as the imposition of fees that make exchanging this information cost prohibitive.

Passed HouseDec 9, 202053

This bill addresses health information technology provisions concerning cybersecurity practices and information blocking.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may reduce fines and penalties for violations of certain federal privacy standards for health information if an entity subject to those standards has adopted particular cybersecurity practices.

This bill also authorizes HHS's Office of the Inspector General to obtain information, assistance, and other support from federal agencies when investigating claims of information blocking by developers of, or entities offering, health information technologies.

Information blocking refers to a practice that is likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, such as the imposition of fees that make exchanging this information cost prohibitive.

Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2020

This bill authorizes the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to obtain information, assistance, and other support from federal agencies when investigating claims of information blocking by developers of, or entities offering, health information technologies.

Information blocking refers to a practice that is likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, such as the imposition of fees that make exchanging this information cost prohibitive.

To amend the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act to require… — Informed