To amend the HITECH Act to allow an individual to obtain a copy of such individual's protected health information at no cost in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
Medical Records Access Fairness Act
This bill prohibits health care providers from charging a fee for providing copies of individuals' protected health information. This prohibition does not apply to requests for a duplicate of a copy that an individual has received within the past year or a nonelectronic copy that is otherwise available at no cost in electronic form through an online portal.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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