Consumer Health and Research Technology (CHART) Protection Act

Summary

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 such disclosure. Sets forth disclosure conditions, including confidentiality practices. Title III: Enforcement - Sets forth criminal penalties for obtaining, using, or disclosing individually identifiable health information in violation of this Act. (Sec. 302) Provides an aggrieved individual with a private right of civil action. (Sec. 303) Amends the Social Security Act to exclude an individual or entity from participation in Federal and State health care programs for failure to comply with this Act. Amends Federal law to exclude a provider from participation in the Federal employees health benefits program for failure to comply with this Act. Title IV: General Provisions - Directs the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics to promulgate standards for electronic disclosure of individually identifiable health information. (Sec. 402) Authorizes an individual's legal representative to act on his or her behalf under this Act.

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  Introduced in House · EN · 1 July 1999

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