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S. 1418 (109th)

Wired for Health Care Quality Act

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Introduced

18 July 2005

Last action

16 December 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]

Subjects

Healthcare, Transport, Education

Source updated

9 March 2026

Healthcare · Transport · Education

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Summary

Wired for Health Care Quality Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology to develop a nationwide interoperable health information technology infrastructure. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish the public-private American Health Information Collaborative to recommend uniform policies to support the widespread adoption of health information technology; and (2) adopt recommended modifications to standards for the electronic exchange of health information. Prohibits any federal agency from expending federal funds to purchase health information technology that is inconsistent with adopted standards and requires all federal agencies collecting health data to comply with such standards. Requires the Secretary to develop criteria to: (1) ensure uniform and consistent implementation of any standards voluntarily adopted by private entities; and (2) ensure and certify hardware, software, and support services compliance with adopted standards. Allows the Secretary to award grants to: (1) facilitate the purchase and enhance the utilization of qualified health information technology systems; (2) implement regional or local health information plans; and (3) develop academic programs integrating qualified health information technology systems in the clinical education of health professionals. Requires the heads of specified federal agencies to develop a system to measure the quality of care patients receive. Requires the Secretary to: (1) adopt and utilize such system; (2) disseminate recommendations and best practices derived from the analysis of quality measures; and (3) study methods to create efficient reimbursement incentives for improving health care quality. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ), to develop a Center for Best Practices to provide technical assistance and develop best practices to support and accelerate efforts to adopt, implement, and effectively use interoperable health information technology. Reauthorizes appropriations for grants to reduce statutory and regulatory barriers to telemedicine.

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Timeline

  1. 18 July 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8421-8426)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 July 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8420-8421)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 July 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 July 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 178.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 27 July 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-111.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 July 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-111.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 November 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 18 November 2005

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 November 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 November 2005

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 11/17/2005 S13260-13277; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/17/2005 S13261-13271)

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 December 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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