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HB 2879

medical records; medical facility; access

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Mariana Sandoval and 1 co-sponsor

HB 2879 modifies Arizona medical record access procedures for patients and authorized parties seeking health information from medical facilities.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2879

Legislative bill overview

HB 2879 addresses access to medical records held by medical facilities in Arizona. The bill modifies existing regulations governing how patients and authorized parties can obtain copies of medical records from healthcare providers. The specific provisions have not been publicly detailed in available summaries, but the bill appears to streamline or clarify the record-access process.

Why is this important

Medical record access is fundamental to patient rights, enabling individuals to obtain their health information for continuity of care, second opinions, insurance claims, and legal proceedings. Clear statutory standards reduce disputes between patients and providers while establishing uniform procedures across Arizona's healthcare system. This directly affects patients' ability to manage their own healthcare decisions and access information about treatments received.

Potential points of contention

  • Balance between access and privacy: Determining which parties can access records and under what circumstances without compromising patient confidentiality or enabling unauthorized disclosure
  • Cost and compliance burden: Whether facilities must provide free or low-cost copies, and whether implementation costs are reasonable for smaller medical practices
  • Timeline requirements: Establishing reasonable deadlines for record delivery while accounting for volume, digitization status, and facility resources

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

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