SB 1283
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, further providing for subpoena of records.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding subpoenas for medical records. Specifically, it outlines the payment amounts a healthcare provider or facility must receive before producing records requested by a subpoena. The payment schedule covers searching, copying, and delivery costs, with adjustments made annually based on the consumer price index. Electronic copies are subject to a maximum payment of $200.
Key provisions
- Establishes a payment schedule for healthcare providers to produce medical records pursuant to a subpoena.
- Sets specific payment amounts for searching, copying, and delivering records.
- Includes a tiered pricing structure based on the number of pages copied.
- Specifies a payment of $20.62 for searching and retrieving records.
- Provides for annual adjustments to payment amounts based on the consumer price index.
- Limits the total payment for electronic copies to $200.
- Requires prior approval for any charges beyond those outlined in the bill.
- Defines the roles of the Secretary of Health and the Bureau of Labor Statistics in adjusting payment amounts.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare facilities
- Individuals requesting medical records (through subpoenas)
- Legal professionals involved in subpoena requests
Notable changes
- Details the specific payment amounts for producing medical records via subpoena.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Daniel Laughlin
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