H.R. 433 — A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

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Prohibits any Federal employee or agency from inspecting medical or dental records of patients not receiving medical or dental assistance from the Federal Government. Specifies the way in which a patient may authorize disclosure of such information. Prescribes penalties and injunctive relief for violations of this Act.

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H.R. 668A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
1979-01-15Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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H.R. 3422A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
1979-04-04Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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1979-01-15
Introduced in House
1979-01-15
Introduced in House
1979-01-15
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, and for other purposes.

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