Consent to Release of Medical Information
Effective Sep 7, 2018Mass. Register #1373MGL c. 6D, § 15 MGL c. 6D, § 16 MGL c. 176O, § 24Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
- (1) Any request for external review pursuant to 958 CMR 11.10 shall include the signature of the Patient or the Patient’s Authorized Representative authorizing the release and forwarding of medical information and records relevant to the subject matter of the external review to the External Review Agency, in a matter consistent with state and federal law.
- (2) In connection with any request for an external review, the RBPO or ACO shall ensure that the Patient, and where applicable the Patient’s Authorized Representative, has timely access to any relevant medical information and records relating to the Patient in the possession of the RBPO or ACO, in accordance with applicable state and federal law.