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OK HB2021
Bill
Status
3/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Sullivan
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma law (76 O.S. 2001, Section 19) regarding patient access to medical records from doctors, hospitals, and medical institutions.
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Establishes maximum charges for medical records: $1.00 for first page and $0.50 per subsequent page for paper copies; $0.10 per page or $50.00 maximum for digital copies, whichever is less.
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Allows physicians and medical institutions to charge actual mailing costs but prohibits mailing fees for records provided by facsimile.
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Expands who can request records to include legal representatives and surviving next of kin, in addition to patients.
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Effective date: November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Torts; establishing maximum cost for digital medical records; including copies by facsimile in establishing maximum charge for records; effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
3/23/2011