Texas HB4855 amends laws to enhance patient access to health records and regulate information blocking by health benefit plans.

Texas HB4855 amends the Business & Commerce Code and the Health and Safety Code to improve patient access to health records and regulate information blocking by health benefit plans. It mandates that covered entities post notices about obtaining health records and allows patients or their representatives to request copies in writing or electronically, but not by fax. The bill also restricts contracts that limit patient access to health records, making such clauses unenforceable.

Texas HB4855 amends laws to enhance patient access to health records and regulate information blocking by health benefit plans.

Texas HB4855 amends the Business & Commerce Code and the Health and Safety Code to improve patient access to health records and regulate information blocking by health benefit plans. It mandates that covered entities post notices about obtaining health records and allows patients or their representatives to request copies in writing or electronically, but not by fax. The bill also restricts contracts that limit patient access to health records, making such clauses unenforceable.