HR 2455 · 106th Congress · Health
Consumer Health and Research Technology (CHART) Protection Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(1999-07-21)
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Consumer Health and Research Technology (CHART) Protection Act - Title I: Restrictions on Use and Disclosure - Prohibits the following, subject to specified 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 a health organization, insurer, employer, or school, with specified exceptions, to permit an individual or designee to inspect and copy his or her individually identifiable health information, subject to other laws limiting or prohibiting su…
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2 Democrats2 Republicans