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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona law to clarify and expand patient access to their medical records and payment records. It establishes timelines for health care providers to respond to requests for these records, outlining specific timeframes based on the request's purpose. The bill also details circumstances under which a provider may deny access, such as concerns about patient or other person safety, confidentiality, or correctional facility security.
Key provisions
- Health care providers must provide access to or copies of medical records and payment records to patients or their designated decision-makers within specified timeframes.
- Providers can deny access if it poses a risk to patient or other person safety, maintains confidentiality, or relates to correctional facility security.
- The bill sets specific timelines for responding to requests, varying based on the request's purpose (e.g., upcoming treatment, litigation, insurance inquiries).
- Providers must document denials and provide a written explanation.
- Providers are not required to create new records to fulfill a request if the information doesn't already exist.
- The definition of ‘health professional’ is referenced for clarity.
- The bill clarifies that ‘upcoming medical treatment’ includes scheduled or anticipated health care services.
- Records related to deceased patients are included in the access provisions.
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