Federal Family Health Information Technology Act of 2006

H.R. 4859, the Federal Family Health Information Technology Act of 2006, seeks to modernize medical record-keeping for individuals enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The bill would require insurance carriers participating in the program to create and maintain electronic health records for all covered members to ensure their medical information is easily accessible. Additionally, it establishes a federal trust fund to provide financial incentives for healthcare providers to adopt electronic record systems, with the goal of improving the efficiency and coordination of care for federal employees and their families.