Patient ID Now frustrated by Section 510 remaining in Labor-HHS appropriations

The Patient ID Now coalition expressed disappointment over the inclusion of a “long-outdated” rider in the final version of the US fiscal 2022 budget. Section 510 of the Labor-HHS appropriations bill limits innovative approaches to patient identification, hindering the creation of a national strategy. This poses risks to patient safety, privacy concerns, and increased costs for healthcare providers. Efforts to improve patient ID continue, but Patient ID Now is calling on Congress to repeal Section 510 in the FY23 budget.