FL S1882

Requires health care practitioners, service providers, and facilities to furnish copies of patient records within 14 working days of receiving a written request, and provide access to examine original records within 10 working days

Mandates that providers maintaining electronic health record systems must furnish records in the format chosen by the patient, including electronic format, web-based patient portal access, or submission through a patient's electronic personal health record

Reduces the timeframe for nursing home facilities to provide resident record access from 14 days to 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) and copies within 2 working days for current residents

Defines "legal representative" as an attorney designated by the patient, a legally recognized guardian, a court-appointed representative, or any other person designated by the patient or court to receive medical records

Establishes maximum copy charges of $1 per page for paper records, $2 for non-paper records, and up to $1 per year of records requested, while exempting patients obtaining records for continuing medical care from copy and search fees