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H.R. 3811, the "Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act of 2014"
Jan 10, 2014
Bill

Floor Action on H.R. 3811, the "Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act of 2014"
Jan 10, 2014
Floor Action

Hearing on “Security of HealthCare.gov,” Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (November 19, 2013)
Nov 19, 2013
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at 10:15 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing was titled “Security of HealthCare.gov.”  

Hearing on “Does HIPAA Help or Hinder Patient Care and Public Safety?” Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (April 26, 2013)
Apr 26, 2013
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing was titled, “Does HIPAA Help or Hinder Patient Care and Public Safety?”.  

Hearing on "The Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight and the Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (April 24, 2013)
Apr 24, 2013
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing was titled, “The Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight and the Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."

Rep. Waxman Statement on the HHS Finalization of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
Jan 18, 2013
Press Release
Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman issued the following statement on final rules released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect patient privacy and secure health information:

Ranking Members Waxman and DeGette Renew Request for Information from Accretive Health on Possible Violations of Patient Protections
Jun 21, 2012
Press Release
Today Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette sent a letter to Mary Tolan, founder and CEO of Accretive Health, Inc., to reiterate their request for documents and information related to the company’s debt collection practices at hospitals across the country.

Ranking Members Waxman, DeGette, and Butterfield Request Information From Accretive Health on Possible Violations of Patient Protections
May 2, 2012
Press Release
Today Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member G. K. Butterfield sent a letter to Mary Tolan, founder and CEO of Accretive Health, Inc., regarding allegations that Accretive’s debt collection work for hospitals may involve practices...

Democratic Health Wins in Payroll Tax Conference Report
Feb 16, 2012
Press Release

Hearing on "Expanding Health Care Options: Allowing Americans to Purchase Affordable Coverage Across State Lines," Subcommittee on Health (May 25, 2011)
May 25, 2011
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. 

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