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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to safeguard access to patient medical records. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 93A of the General Laws to safeguard access to patient medical records. It defines "health care provider" broadly to include various medical professionals. The bill declares any contractual provision that authorizes denying a health care provider access to a patient's medical records as void and unenforceable, as it is contrary to public policy. Additionally, willfully denying or threatening to deny a health care provider access to a patient's electronic medical records, except as otherwise authorized by law, is considered an unfair or deceptive act or practice under Chapter 93A.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 02/05/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S651 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S651.pdf |
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