Idaho Bills
3 bills · 2024 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to establish costs and a timeline for the provision of medical records.
This legislation amends Title 39, Idaho Code, to set a reasonable maximum charge to patients obtaining a copy of their own records from a physician or other health care service. Idaho provides no guidelines, and this legislation is intended to prevent price gouging of a patient in receiving a copy of their own medical records.
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding medical records and costs.
This legislation amends Title 39, Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding the costs for requesting copies of medical records. It provides an exception for social security act benefits and defines a fulfillment timeline. This legislation is intended to prevent price gouging when a patient requests a copy of their medical records.
James Ruchti · SD-029
21 – 13
Amends existing law to allow for disclosure of deidentified health records for research and statistical purposes.
The proposed legislation seeks to allow examination of Public Health Records, concentrating on death, health, and vaccine data for statistical analysis of vaccine-related outcomes. By promoting transparency and evidence-based decision making, the initiative aims to enhance public understanding of vaccine safety, contributing to a healthier society.
28 – 7