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OH SB165
Bill
Status
7/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kris Jordan
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AI Summary
S.B. No. 165 Summary
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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.
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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.
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Defines "physician" as individuals authorized to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery in Ohio.
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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.
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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