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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to uniform HIPAA standards. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to extend the protections for the disclosure of medical information to any disclosure made by a healthcare provider, facility, or agent to another healthcare provider, carrier, or government program, as long as the disclosure is made in connection with the treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, and complies with applicable federal privacy laws. The key terms "treatment, payment, and healthcare operations" are defined in accordance with the federal HIPAA privacy regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2692 (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1508 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1508.pdf |
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