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MN HF4223
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
Paul Thissen
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AI Summary
- Patients gain a private right of action against providers who fail to provide access to patient information, copies of health records, or furnish records to another provider upon request.
- Courts may award general and special damages including all financial losses resulting from violations of health information access requirements.
- Civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day may be awarded for each violation where a provider consciously and intentionally fails to comply or is recklessly indifferent to obligations.
- Court costs, fees, and reasonable attorney fees are recoverable by prevailing plaintiffs.
- Patient bill of rights violations by health care providers and facilities under Minnesota Statutes section 144.651 are subject to the same private right of action and damage awards.
Legislative Description
Private rights of action authorized for failing to release patient health information or health records and for violations of the patient bill of rights.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Reform
3/26/2018
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services Reform3/26/2018
Full Bill Text
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