Florida Interoperability Bill Passes!

Thanks to the leadership of SFLHIMSS and the incredible support of The State of Florida Senate and House, the Florida Technology & Innovation Bill HB1391, that includes specific language related to Interoperability passed both chambers of the legislature in March, and was subsequently signed by the Governor and became law as of July 1, 2020.  This win is vital to the Health and Human Services communities; interoperability of patient information is key to the transformation of Healthcare delivery. Thanks to the leadership of the SFLHIMSS board for their undying support in passing this legislation, the support of the Central and North HIMSS, assistance of HIMSS National and support from South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association. Special thanks to Senator Gayle Harrell, (R) Stuart, Representative Jackie Toledo, (R) Hillsborough co-sponsors of the Bill and the support of many other legislators  who supported the bill and stayed on course to get us to this point.