H.R. 1816 — A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government.

Summary

Prohibits the inspection or acquisition by an agent of the United States of medical and dental records of patients who are not under a federally- assisted program.

Sets forth the procedure by which a patient may authorize the disclosure of such records.

Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

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H.R. 3328A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government.
1977-02-09Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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H.R. 3331A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government.
1977-02-09Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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1977-01-13
Introduced in House
1977-01-13
Introduced in House
1977-01-13
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government.

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