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CO HB1293
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Daugherty
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AI Summary
HB22-1293: Medical Record Requests By Attorneys
- Adds attorneys to the definition of "personal representative" who can request medical records on behalf of a patient under Colorado law
- Makes attorneys subject to the same reasonable fee limitations as other individuals requesting medical records
- Caps reasonable fees at the maximum limit allowed under the federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (42 U.S.C. 17935(e))
- Currently, attorneys are exempt from reasonable fee guidelines when requesting medical records on behalf of clients
- Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety
Legislative Description
Medical Record Requests By Attorneys
Last Action
House Second Reading Laid Over to 05/12/2022 - No Amendments
4/26/2022
Committee Referrals
Committee of the Whole4/20/2022
Health & Insurance3/10/2022
Full Bill Text
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