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S.2511: Improving Health Information Technology Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 5, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Improving Health Information Technology Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a goal, develop a strategy, and make recommendations to reduce regulatory or administrative burdens relating to the use of electronic health records (EHR). This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Office of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 5, 2016 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
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| April 5, 2016 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| Feb. 9, 2016 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Feb. 8, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 8, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) |