Hawaii SB368 mandates timely access to detailed billing records and medical records for patients.

Hawaii SB368 amends Chapter 622 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to enhance patient access to their medical and billing records. The bill requires health care providers to furnish patients with copies of their detailed billing records within ten working days of a request. Additionally, if a patient has a credit on their account due to detrimental health services, the provider must inform the patient that copies of the records will be provided to the patient's attorney upon proper authorization.

Hawaii SB368 mandates timely access to detailed billing records and medical records for patients.

Hawaii SB368 amends Chapter 622 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to enhance patient access to their medical and billing records. The bill requires health care providers to furnish patients with copies of their detailed billing records within ten working days of a request. Additionally, if a patient has a credit on their account due to detrimental health services, the provider must inform the patient that copies of the records will be provided to the patient's attorney upon proper authorization.