H2553

Ensuring access to medical records

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2553 prohibits entities from charging fees for transmitting patient electronic medical records.

Massachusetts H2553 amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to prohibit any entity from charging a separate fee for transmitting data from patient electronic medical records. This applies when the transmission is necessary for coverage, payment for services, care coordination, or health care quality improvement efforts. The bill aims to ensure that patients and healthcare providers can access necessary medical records without incurring additional costs.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 10, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

May 28

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

May 11

House

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Jun 30, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1