Bill
AB 1637
AB 1637 modifies California physician and surgeon obligations regarding medical records management and patient access, currently in early legislative review stages.
AB 1637 addresses physician and surgeon obligations regarding medical records in California. The bill, introduced by Jessica Caloza, is in early legislative stages and has not yet been assigned to committee or detailed in publicly available summaries.
Medical records access and management directly affects patients' ability to obtain copies of their health information, continuity of care when switching providers, and healthcare transparency. Clear statutory requirements for physicians and surgeons can protect patient rights while defining compliance expectations for medical practices.
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