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1 New Section; Electronic Medical Records. Amend RSA 332-I by inserting after section 13 the following new section:
332-I:14 Electronic Medical Records.
I. In this section, "electronic medical record" or "EMR" means a digital version of the paper charts in medical provider's offices, clinics, and hospitals. EMRs contain notes and information collected by and for the clinicians in that office, clinic, or hospital and are mostly used by providers for diagnosis and treatment.
II. No public or private health carrier governed by state law and when there is no conflict with federal law shall:
(a) Require a health care provider to use an EMR.
(b) Withhold any portion of a provider's fee for not using an EMR.
(c) Require any specific format of EMR.
(d) Require any specific information in the EMR other than certain demographic information required to identify the patient, the purpose of the health care interaction, and treatment rendered.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Section; Electronic Medical Records. Amend RSA 332-I by inserting after section 13 the following new section:
332-I:14 Electronic Medical Records.
I. In this section, "electronic medical record" or "EMR" means a digital version of the paper charts in medical provider's offices, clinics, and hospitals. EMRs contain notes and information collected by and for the clinicians in that office, clinic, or hospital and are mostly used by providers for diagnosis and treatment.
II. No public or private health carrier governed by state law and when there is no conflict with federal law shall:
(a) Require a health care provider to use an EMR.
(b) Withhold any portion of a provider's fee for not using an EMR.
(c) Require any specific format of EMR.
(d) Require any specific information in the EMR other than certain demographic information required to identify the patient, the purpose of the health care interaction, and treatment rendered.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.