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MA H2260
To simplify administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of medical information as evidence. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 79G of Chapter 233 of the General Laws to simplify the administrative aspect of using medical information as evidence in court proceedings. The key provisions are: 1) Itemized bills, medical records, and reports from healthcare providers can be admitted as evidence of the fair and reasonable charges, necessity of services, diagnosis, prognosis, and opinion on causation and disability, if the opposing party is given 10 days' notice and a copy of the evidence. 2) The bill or report can still be used to cross-examine the provider or rebut its contents, and other witnesses can be summoned as well. This change aims to streamline the use of medical evidence in legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2260 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2260.pdf |
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