Expands the definition of medical records to include all health-related records and prohibits fees for providing certain records.

This bill amends the public health law to expand the definition of medical records to include all health-related records. It also prohibits health care providers from imposing fees for providing certain records, specifically prohibiting charges for copying an original mammogram when the original has been released or delivered to a competent patient or their guardian. The bill ensures that providers may only impose reasonable charges for inspections and copies, not exceeding the actual costs incurred.

Expands the definition of medical records to include all health-related records and prohibits fees for providing certain records.

This bill amends the public health law to expand the definition of medical records to include all health-related records. It also prohibits health care providers from imposing fees for providing certain records, specifically prohibiting charges for copying an original mammogram when the original has been released or delivered to a competent patient or their guardian. The bill ensures that providers may only impose reasonable charges for inspections and copies, not exceeding the actual costs incurred.