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MS HB394
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nick Bain
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 41-9-69 of the Mississippi Code to remove the requirement that hospitals notify patients before retiring X-ray film or graphic data
- Eliminates the requirement for hospitals to obtain written consent from patients or their representatives before retiring X-rays or graphic data
- Removes the 60-day period that previously allowed patients to request that hospitals retain X-ray film or graphic data for the full hospital records retention period
- Allows hospitals to retire X-ray film and graphic data four years after exposure or creation if the radiologist's written findings are retained for the applicable hospital records retention period
- Effective July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Hospital records; delete provision requiring notice before retiring X-ray film or graphic data.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services1/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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