Bill > SB806

This bill modifies Missouri's law regarding patient medical records by updating several key provisions. The bill changes the timeframe for healthcare providers to furnish medical records from "a reasonable time" to within twenty-four hours of receiving a written request. It establishes specific fee structures for searching, retrieving, and copying medical records, including electronic record fees, with costs capped at $108.88. The bill allows providers to charge for record duplication and sets an annual adjustment mechanism for fees based on the medical care component of the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for accessing deceased patients' medical records, establishing a priority order for release to surviving family members or legal representatives, such as a spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, guardians, or conservators. The bill also stipulates that providers who transfer patient records in good faith are not liable for potential consequences of disclosure. These changes aim to streamline the process of obtaining medical records while providing clear guidelines for healthcare providers and patients.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=6627616