HR 3900 · 105th Congress · Health

Consumer Health and Research Technology (CHART) Protection Act

Introduced 1998-05-19· Sponsored by Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Re-referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.(1998-06-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Restrictions on Use and Disclosure Title II: Individuals Rights Title III: Enforcement Title IV: General Provisions Consumer Health and Research Technology (CHART) Protection Act - Title: Restrictions on Use and Disclosure - Sets forth the following prohibitions (and stated exceptions) with respect to individually identifiable health information: (1) disclosure in absence of, or inconsistent with, authorization; (2) failure to provide for reasonable protections against prohibited disclosures; (3) failure to implement written compliance policies; (4) failure to enter into written agreement with business associates respecting compliance; (5) noncomplying research disclosures; (6) use of anonymized information; (7) disclosure in a civil or criminal proceeding; (8) sale or commercial publication; and (9) fraud or misrepresentation. (Sec. 102) Sets forth use and disclosure rules for: (1) anonymized information; (2) civil and criminal proceedings; (3) archival research; and (4) general authorization of information disclosure. Title II: Individuals' Rights - Requires, with exceptions, an health organization, insurer, employer, or school to permit an individual …

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Cosponsors (7)

6 Democrats1 Republican