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CT HB05992

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Ackert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17a-542 of the general statutes to allow certain health care providers to obtain medical records for treating patients in psychiatric disability facilities.

  • Permits persons involved in formulating a patient's discharge plan to communicate with the patient's family members regarding the plan.

  • All medical record access and family communications must comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

  • Aims to enhance care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disabilities.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Treatment Of Persons With Psychiatric Disabilities.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/08

3/1/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/24/2013

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