Year: 2024
Resolution Number: 6
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status: In Progress
Author(s): Jerome Seid, MD, FACP
Sponsor: Jerome Seid, MD, FACP
On behalf of: MI Society of Hematology & Oncology
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS supports the imposition of a reasonable time period before certain sensitive health information is required to be released to patients to prevent unnecessary emotional and physical harm or stress to patients from receiving such information without the benefit of a discussion with their physician or other health care practitioner; and be it further;RESOLVED: That MSMS actively identify and work with partners, including patient advocacy groups, to draft legislation that establishes a reasonable time before certain sensitive health information is released in order to 1) protect patients from harm, and 2) avoid potential for federally stipulated monetary penalties to providers who are considered to be in violation of the information blocking provision of the 21st Century Cures Act; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS continues to update and provide educational resources for physicians and their practices to help them maintain compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act.
RESOLVED: That MSMS supports the imposition of a reasonable time period before certain sensitive health information is required to be released to patients to prevent unnecessary emotional and physical harm or stress to patients from receiving such information without the benefit of a discussion with their physician or other health care practitioner; and be it further;RESOLVED: That MSMS actively identify and work with partners, including patient advocacy groups, to draft legislation that establishes a reasonable time before certain sensitive health information is released in order to 1) protect patients from harm, and 2) avoid potential for federally stipulated monetary penalties to providers who are considered to be in violation of the information blocking provision of the 21st Century Cures Act; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS continues to update and provide educational resources for physicians and their practices to help them maintain compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act.
Fiscal Note: $16,000-$32,000
Resolution: View PDF for Release of Sensitive Information
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