Texas SB1235 amends health records access laws, sets fees, and authorizes civil penalties for information blocking violations.

Texas SB1235 amends the Business & Commerce Code and Health and Safety Code to enhance patient access to health records. It mandates that covered entities post notices about obtaining health records and allows patients to request copies in writing or electronically. The bill sets fees for providing health records, with limits for Medicaid recipients and low-income individuals. It also restricts contracts that limit patient access to health records. SB1235 requires health benefit plan issuers to establish application programming interfaces for patient and provider access.

Texas SB1235 amends health records access laws, sets fees, and authorizes civil penalties for information blocking violations.

Texas SB1235 amends the Business & Commerce Code and Health and Safety Code to enhance patient access to health records. It mandates that covered entities post notices about obtaining health records and allows patients to request copies in writing or electronically. The bill sets fees for providing health records, with limits for Medicaid recipients and low-income individuals. It also restricts contracts that limit patient access to health records. SB1235 requires health benefit plan issuers to establish application programming interfaces for patient and provider access.