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MS HB1075
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nick Bain
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 41-9-69 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 regarding hospital record retention requirements
- Deletes the requirement that hospitals notify patients or their representatives before retiring X-ray film or other graphic data
- Removes the 60-day period during which patients could request that hospitals maintain X-ray film or graphic data beyond the standard 4-year retention period
- Hospitals may still retire X-ray film and graphic data after 4 years if written findings from a radiologist or other qualified professional are retained for the full applicable hospital record retention period
- Effective July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Hospital records; delete provision requiring notice before retiring X-ray film or graphic data.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services1/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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