Bill > S1634

This bill amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding a new section that prohibits healthcare entities from charging patients a separate fee for transmitting electronic medical record data when such transmission is necessary for specific purposes. These purposes include facilitating insurance coverage, processing payment for medical services, coordinating patient care, and improving overall healthcare quality. By preventing healthcare providers or systems from imposing additional charges for data transmission, the bill aims to reduce financial barriers that might otherwise discourage or complicate the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers, insurers, and other relevant entities. The legislation represents an effort to streamline medical record sharing and potentially make healthcare processes more efficient and cost-effective for patients.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1634