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OH SB165

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/30/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kris Jordan

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Origin

Senate

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

S.B. No. 165 Summary

  • Prohibits physicians from submitting patient medical records to electronic databases maintained by third parties without valid written authorization from the patient, patient's guardian, or authorized representative.

  • Exempts disclosures required by federal regulations (45 C.F.R. and 42 C.F.R. part 2) and disclosures necessary for payment of medical claims by third parties.

  • Defines "physician" as individuals authorized to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery in Ohio.

  • Prohibits physicians from asking patients, prospective patients, or their representatives any questions about firearm ownership or possession by the patient or anyone residing in their household.

  • Amends existing section 3798.04 of the Revised Code regarding protected health information use and disclosure by covered entities.

Legislative Description

To generally prohibit a physician from submitting any portion of a patient's medical record to an electronic database maintained by another party without authorization from the patient or the patient's representative and to prohibit a physician from asking a patient or prospective patient questions related to firearm ownership or possession.

Physicians-patient confidentiality/firearm possession-no questioning about

Last Action

To Medicaid, Health & Human Services

7/30/2013

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