89th Legislature

SB 151

Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
SB 151 establishes a matching grant program for technological enhancements at healthcare facilities providing mental health services, including rural and mental health hospitals. Eligible facilities must demonstrate alignment with the interoperability and technology standards of the 21st Century Cures Act and contribute 25% of the grant amount from non-state sources. Grants may be used for purchasing certified electronic health records systems, enhancing data privacy and security, and improving patient access to digital health records and mobile health services​.
Author
Jose Menendez