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AZ HB2369

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Ash

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 12-2293, 12-2294, 36-470, 36-2525, 36-3801, and 36-3804 relating to health information privacy and access.

  • Allows patients and health care decision makers to receive medical records and clinical laboratory results directly from health care providers, with limited exceptions for safety or confidentiality concerns.

  • Permits electronic transmission of controlled substance prescriptions (schedules II-V) when the prescribing practitioner is properly registered and licensed.

  • Adds definition of "de-identified health information" and clarifies that individuals have the right to opt out of health information organizations to prevent sharing of their individually identifiable health information.

  • Requires health information organizations to maintain written notice of their practices and obtain documented patient consent before enrolling patients in the organization, with opt-out requests taking effect within 30 days.

Legislative Description

Electronic medical records

Last Action

Governor Signed

4/4/2012

Full Bill Text

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