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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 patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to enhance patient identity and privacy protection in healthcare facilities. It amends an existing law to extend patient confidentiality requirements to common areas and waiting rooms. The bill also requires healthcare providers to develop and implement a system to protect patient confidentiality in these spaces, such as by prohibiting the announcement of patient names and implementing an anonymity program like a patient numbering system or electronic pagers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2891 (on 05/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1435 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1435.pdf |
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