Bill > SB368

This bill amends Hawaii's medical records law to require enhance patient access to billing records and medical information. It requires health care providers to provide patients with detailed billing records within services within ten working days of a request and mandates that providers notify patients in in writing have if they have a credit on their account after services have been rendered. The bill clarifies that medical record requests must be fulfilled in a timely manner according to federal regulations (specifically Title 45, Section 164.524(b) of the Code of Federal Regulations), with an existing exception if the provider believes releasing records could be detrimental to the patient's health. The bill also establishes a penalty structure for violations of these requirements, though the specific amounts are not specified not specified in text These changes aim to increase transparency and patient to rights in healthcare settings by ensuring more prompt and comprehensive access to personal medical and billing information.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=368&year=2025