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PA HB2103

PA HB2103
Further providing for definitions, for test results and for duties of Department of Health.


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Introduced
12/02/2019
In Committee
10/02/2020
Crossed Over
09/30/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of October 24, 2018 (P.L.719, No.112), known as the Patient Test Result Information Act, further providing for definitions, for test results and for duties of Department of Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Patient Test Result Information Act to further define key terms, such as "diagnostic imaging service" and "chronic condition," and revise the requirements for entities performing diagnostic imaging services to provide written notice to patients about their test results. The bill also expands the duties of the Department of Health to include coordinating with state licensing boards on complaints related to entities performing diagnostic imaging services not under the department's jurisdiction. The bill aims to improve patient access to and awareness of their diagnostic imaging test results.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 10/02/2020)

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