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1999 SESSION
HB 2620 Patient health records.
Introduced by: S. Chris Jones | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Patient health records. Clarifies that permitted disclosures of patient records include disclosures by providers made pursuant to mandatory reporting requirements. Providers may also disclose records (i) to third-party payors and their agents whenever the patient or a person acting on a patient’s behalf has so requested for payment under a contract or insurance policy, (ii) pursuant to a medical temporary detention order, (iii) to both custodial and noncustodial parents of a minor as permitted by law, and (iv) by exchange when a person committed to jail is transferred to another facility. The bill also permits providers to charge a reasonable fee for requests for copies of medical records. There are technical amendments.
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HISTORY
- 01/21/99 House: Presented & ordered printed 994313309
- 01/21/99 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/26/99 House: Assigned to H. W. I. sub-committee: 4
- 01/30/99 House: Stricken from docket by H. W. I. (22-Y 0-N)