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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of medical information as evidence. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to simplify the administrative aspects of using medical information as evidence in legal proceedings. It amends the existing law in Massachusetts (Section 79G of Chapter 233 of the General Laws) by striking the first two paragraphs and inserting new language. The key changes are: (1) allowing itemized bills, hospital medical records, and reports related to medical services, dental services, prescriptions, or orthopedic appliances to be admissible as evidence of the fair and reasonable charge, the necessity of the services, the diagnosis and prognosis, and the opinion of the physician or dentist regarding the cause and impact of the condition, provided that proper notice is given to the opposing party; and (2) preserving the right of any party to summon the relevant healthcare providers or records for cross-examination or other purposes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3330 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3330.pdf |
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