Bill > H2373

This bill amends Chapter 118I of Massachusetts General Laws to establish new requirements for healthcare providers when patients request their medical records. Specifically, providers must supply complete and current medical information to patients or their authorized representatives within 15 business days of receiving a written request, presenting the information in terms the patient can reasonably understand. The bill mandates that providers must furnish either full copies of the patient's health record (including laboratory reports, x-rays, prescriptions, and other technical information) or specific portions of the record related to a condition the patient specifies, all at a reasonable cost to the patient. Providers are allowed to provide a summary of the record with patient consent and must exclude speculative notes about the patient's health condition, though they must still include all information necessary for the patient's informed consent. This legislation aims to improve patient access to their medical information and ensure transparency in healthcare documentation.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2373