Bill > SF4199

This bill modifies the requirements for the release of patient health records in Minnesota. It proposes new language to be added to the existing Minnesota Statutes, Section 144.293, which addresses patient consent and the documentation of health record releases. The key provisions include: (1) requiring that the release of patient health records be construed to protect patient privacy in a more stringent manner than federal regulations; (2) clarifying the requirements for patient consent to release records; (3) specifying the duration of consent; (4) detailing the documentation requirements for health record releases without patient consent; and (5) establishing warranties that must be made when requesting, disclosing, or receiving patient health records. The effective date for these changes is the day following final enactment, and they apply to health records released on or after that date.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF4199&ssn=0&y=2023