California AB1637 amends the Business and Professions Code to regulate who can alter patient notes.

California AB1637 adds Section 2266.1 to the Business and Professions Code, specifying that patient notes, including after-visit summaries and diagnosis and treatment plans, remain the responsibility of the authoring physician and surgeon. Only the authoring physician and surgeon, or a scribe, medical assistant, or other authorized person under their supervision, can alter these notes. This law does not require reimbursement by local agencies or school districts.

California AB1637 amends the Business and Professions Code to regulate who can alter patient notes.

California AB1637 adds Section 2266.1 to the Business and Professions Code, specifying that patient notes, including after-visit summaries and diagnosis and treatment plans, remain the responsibility of the authoring physician and surgeon. Only the authoring physician and surgeon, or a scribe, medical assistant, or other authorized person under their supervision, can alter these notes. This law does not require reimbursement by local agencies or school districts.