HB 1145

Abstract

Civil actions; health care bills and records. Defines the term "bill" for the purposes of evidence of medical services provided in certain civil actions as any statement of charges, an invoice, or any other form prepared by a health care provider or its agent, or third-party agent, identifying the costs of health care services provided. The bill also clarifies the procedures for introducing evidence of medical reports, statements, or records of a health care provider by affidavit in general district court. This bill is identical to SB 633.

Civil actions; health care bills and records.Defines the term "bill" for the purposes of evidence of medical services provided in certain civil actions as a summary of charges, an invoice,or any other form prepared by the health care provider or its third-partybill administrator identifying the costs of health care servicesprovided. The bill also clarifies the procedures for introducingevidence of medical reports, statements, or records of a health careprovider by affidavit in general district court.