In CommitteeFiled Aug 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 5, 2026
Summary
The bill modifies Title XXX of the Public Health Service Act to create uniform standards and procedures for matching patients to their medical records. It would affect health care providers, hospitals, and any entities that exchange patient information. The goal is to reduce mismatches and improve the safety and quality of care.
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