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ID S1395

ID S1395
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding medical records and costs.


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Introduced
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
03/22/2024
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS; AMENDING TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 73, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS RE- GARDING THE COSTS FOR REQUESTING COPIES OF MEDICAL RECORDS, TO DEFINE A TERM, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR FULFILL- MENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to establish provisions regarding the costs for requesting copies of medical records. It defines "health care provider" and sets reasonable fees that such providers, facilities, or third-party services can charge for providing paper or electronic medical records, with certain exceptions for smaller providers. The bill also requires providers to fulfill record requests within 30 days and to provide one free copy per year for certain social security-related claims. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare (on 03/25/2024)

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