Bill > H2553

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 electronically transmitting their medical records when the transmission is necessary for specific purposes like insurance coverage, payment processing, coordinating patient care, or improving healthcare quality. The goal appears to be removing financial barriers that might prevent patients from sharing their medical information across different healthcare providers and systems, thereby potentially streamlining medical care and reducing administrative costs for patients. By preventing entities from charging additional fees for electronic medical record transmission, the bill aims to make healthcare information sharing more accessible and efficient.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2553