South Carolina § 44-115-70 Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-115-70 — Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills.

South Carolina·Title 44 HEALTH·Ch. 115 PHYSICIANS' PATIENT RECORDS ACT

Medical records may not be withheld because of an unpaid bill for medical services.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 480, SECTION 1.

Nearby Sections

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§ 44-115-10

Short title.

§ 44-115-100

Sections 44-115-80 and 44-115-90 not applicable to requests for information made in relation to health insurance claims.

§ 44-115-110

Payment for services related to medical records a just debt; payment in advance may be required.

§ 44-115-120

Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors.

§ 44-115-130

Sale of medical records by physician restricted; notice of intent to sell.

§ 44-115-140

Immunity from civil, criminal, and disciplinary liability for compliance with request to release information.

§ 44-115-15

Medical records defined.

§ 44-115-150

Other provisions pertaining to medical records or actions involving medical negligence not invalidated by this chapter.

§ 44-115-160

Mammogram report requirements.

§ 44-115-20

Physician is owner of certain patient records.

§ 44-115-30

Patient's right to receive copy of medical record or have it transferred to another physician; written authorization required.

§ 44-115-40

Physician not to release records without express written consent.

§ 44-115-50

Physician may rely on representations of insurance carrier or administrator as to patient authorization to release records; immunity from liability and disciplinary action.

§ 44-115-60

Physician's release of summary or portion in lieu of full record.

§ 44-115-70

Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills.

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