Policy

Several bills and policy recommendations have been made surrounding the creation of an HIE. Our coalition will be monitoring every proposal, and engaging with the authors or proponents behind them to ensure they adhere as closely as possible to our fundamental goals.

AB 133 Health Omnibus Trailer Bill

Signed into law on July 27, AB133 calls for providers and health plans to share data with each other by 2024 and for the state to create a framework for that exchange of information.

AB 1131 (Assemblymember Jim Wood)

This bill would lay critical groundwork to build an HIE network in California — by establishing a consistent source of funding, and compelling every health network and provider to participate.

SB 371 (Senator Anna Caballero)

This bill would ensure the state leads on health IT efforts, ensure the state matches valuable federal dollars, and insist on resource sharing — but could go further to build necessary statewide infrastructure, and ensure universal participation.

Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 California State Budget Proposal

As part of his proposed 2021-22 state budget, Governor Newsom prioritized creating a Center for Data Insights and Innovation within the state Department of Health and Human Services — which would be charged with laying the groundwork for, and overseeing, a statewide HIE network.