SB 5392 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Requires the secretary to increase reimbursement in contracts with insuring entities and providers who adopt and use clinical information technologies as defined in RCW 41.05.011 that contribute to improved health outcomes, better coordination of care, and decreased medical errors. To be eligible for increased reimbursements, the clinical information technology used by the provider must be consistent with recognized national standards related to: (1) Interoperability;

(2) Security;

(3) The protection of confidentiality, consistent with the regulations adopted under section 264(c) of the health insurance portability and accountability act (42 U.S.C. 1320d-2 note) and chapter 70.02 RCW; and

(4) Other subjects determined appropriate by the administrator. The amount of the increase in reimbursement shall be equal to five percent of the amount of the reimbursement.