The legislation was proposed by Governor Jay Inslee. The state enacted a limited version of the database in 2014, but the new legislation is more extensive. It calls for claims information from all commercial and public payers and also includes requirements for privacy of patient information, clear data disclosure processes and more state oversight, according to the report.
The bill was heard in the House Health Care and Wellness Committee and January, and it is schedule to be heard in the Senate Health Care Committee within the month, according to the report.
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