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AZ HB2369
Bill
Status
4/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Ash
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Permits electronic transmission of controlled substance prescriptions (schedules II-V) when the prescribing practitioner is properly registered and licensed.
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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.
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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