Kansas HB2683 allows healthcare providers to charge fees for furnishing patient healthcare records and specifies who can access a deceased patient's.
Kansas HB2683 amends the state's healthcare records laws to allow healthcare providers to charge fees for furnishing patient healthcare records. These fees include a base charge of up to $25, a copying fee of $0.60 per page, postage, and a certification or notary fee not exceeding $2.00. The bill also outlines the process for disclosing a deceased patient's healthcare records, prioritizing the surviving spouse, followed by other relatives and legal representatives. The bill mandates annual adjustments to the fees based on the medical care component of the United States Consumer Price Index.
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