An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 109-603 to improve the availability of information and resources for individuals with low literacy.
What it does: 2 changes: replaces text, strikes textDescription
Amendment directs the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to increase information and medical resources for individuals with low literacy.
What it changes
2 changes to H.R. 4157
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Change 1: Replaces “is consistent” at the section 271(b)(8) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101(a) with “provides for the confidentiality and security of individually identifiable health informa…”
Replaces[struck: is consistent][inserted: provides for the confidentiality and security of individually identifiable health information, consistent]Original wording
In section 271(b)(8) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101(a) of the Bill, strike “is consistent” and insert “provides for the confidentiality and security of individually identifiable health information, consistent”.
Change 2: Strikes “and” at the section 271(b) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101(a)
StrikesStruck: and
Original wording
In section 271(b) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101(a) of the Bill, strike “and” at the end
Shown as written
of paragraph (11), strike the period at the end of paragraph (12) and insert “; and”, and add at the end the following new paragraph:
“(13) improves the availability of information and resources for individuals with low or limited literacy or language skills.”.
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As printed
In section 271(b)(8) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101(a) of the Bill, strike “is consistent” and insert “provides for the confidentiality and security of individually identifiable health information, consistent”.
In section 271(b) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101(a) of the Bill, strike “and” at the end of paragraph (11), strike the period at the end of paragraph (12) and insert “; and”, and add at the end the following new paragraph:
“(13) improves the availability of information and resources for individuals with low or limited literacy or language skills.”.
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House amendment offered
July 27, 2006
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House amendment offered
July 27, 2006
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
July 27, 2006 • 2:33 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 27, 2006 • 2:33 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hinojosa.(consideration: CR H5995-5996; text: CR H5995)
July 27, 2006 • 2:25 PM
Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hinojosa. (consideration: CR H5995-5996; text: CR H5995)
July 27, 2006 • 2:25 PM
On agreeing to the Hinojosa amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 27, 2006 • 2:33 PM