Rhode Island S2852 allows patients to authorize email delivery of medical notes and records, requiring written consent acknowledging risks and.

Rhode Island S2852 amends the Confidentiality of Healthcare Communications and Information Act to allow patients to authorize healthcare providers to email medical notes and records. This requires written consent acknowledging the risks of email transmission. The bill ensures compliance with HIPAA and expands delivery options beyond fax or in-person pickup. Providers must retain the patient's authorization in the medical record and offer alternative lawful methods if unable to email records.

Rhode Island S2852 allows patients to authorize email delivery of medical notes and records, requiring written consent acknowledging risks and.

Rhode Island S2852 amends the Confidentiality of Healthcare Communications and Information Act to allow patients to authorize healthcare providers to email medical notes and records. This requires written consent acknowledging the risks of email transmission. The bill ensures compliance with HIPAA and expands delivery options beyond fax or in-person pickup. Providers must retain the patient's authorization in the medical record and offer alternative lawful methods if unable to email records.