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This bill introduces restrictions on the disclosure of certain sensitive medical test results in electronic health records (EHRs) in Mississippi. Specifically, the legislation prohibits healthcare providers from immediately sharing pathology reports or radiology reports that might indicate cancer, as well as tests revealing genetic markers, in a patient's electronic health record for 72 hours after the results are finalized. The only exception to this 72-hour waiting period is if the patient's healthcare provider explicitly directs an earlier release of the results. The bill aims to prevent information blocking, as defined by federal regulations, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The intent appears to be giving healthcare providers time to review potentially serious medical test results and prepare to communicate them appropriately to patients, potentially reducing patient anxiety and ensuring professional medical interpretation before direct disclosure.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0193.xml