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HB 1287

Addressing the disclosure of health information for care coordination.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nicole Macri and 4 co-sponsors

Washington HB 1287 expands healthcare provider authority to share patient health information for care coordination purposes, effective July 27, 2025.

Effective date 7/27/2025.
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Bill Summary · HB 1287

Legislative bill overview

HB 1287 establishes new provisions in Washington state law governing the disclosure of health information between healthcare providers and facilities for purposes of care coordination. The bill streamlines requirements for sharing patient health data among medical professionals to improve continuity of care while maintaining privacy protections.

Why is this important

Care coordination requires healthcare providers to share patient information efficiently, but existing privacy frameworks can create barriers to necessary communication. This bill balances patient privacy rights with practical healthcare delivery needs, potentially reducing administrative delays that can impact treatment quality and care continuity across different medical settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy safeguards: Questions about what constitutes adequate security standards for health information disclosure and whether protections are sufficiently robust against unauthorized access or misuse
  • Patient consent scope: Debate over whether explicit patient authorization should be required for each disclosure or whether broader blanket authorizations for care coordination are appropriate
  • Definition of "care coordination": Potential disagreement about which healthcare activities qualify as legitimate care coordination versus secondary uses of data that should require separate consent

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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