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MA S1508

MA S1508
Relative to uniform HIPAA standards


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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