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HB 193

Electronic health records; certain test results not disclosed to patient as part of until 72 hours after results are finalized.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gene Newman

Mississippi bill would delay patient access to finalized test results in electronic health records for 72 hours after completion.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 193

Legislative bill overview

HB 193 would require healthcare providers to delay disclosure of certain test results to patients for 72 hours after those results are finalized in electronic health records. The bill specifies that during this 72-hour window, patients would not have access to view these results through patient portals or other EHR systems, though the exact categories of tests subject to this delay are not detailed in the available bill summary.

Why is this important

Patient access to medical records is a fundamental aspect of healthcare transparency and informed decision-making. A mandatory 72-hour delay could affect patients' ability to promptly address health concerns, seek second opinions, or discuss results with healthcare providers in a timely manner. The bill died in committee, suggesting it did not gain sufficient legislative support to advance.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient autonomy and transparency: Restricts immediate access to one's own health information, which many patient advocates and federal policies (like 21st Century Cures Act) prioritize
  • Undefined scope: The bill's language about "certain test results" lacks specificity, creating uncertainty about which results would be affected and potential for inconsistent application
  • Clinical justification unclear: No stated rationale is provided for why a 72-hour delay would be clinically necessary or beneficial, versus allowing physician discretion on a case-by-case basis

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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