HR 3422 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and/or dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-04-04· Sponsored by Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits any Federal employee or agency from inspecting medical or dental records of patients not receiving medical or dental assistance from the Federal Government. Specifies the way in which a patient may authorize disclosure of such information. Prescribes penalties and injunctive relief for violations of this Act.…

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