Tennessee § 50-6-131 - Confidentiality of medical records.
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§ 50-6-131. Confidentiality of medical records.
Medical records provided to the bureau of workers' compensation in the course of its activities and the review of settlements pursuant to this chapter shall remain confidential and shall not be considered to be public records. Acts 1996, ch. 944, § 25; 1999, ch. 520, § 41; 2013, ch. 289, § 25; 2015, ch. 341, § 15. Compiler's Notes. Acts 1996, ch. 944, which enacted this section, is known and may be cited as the “Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 1996.” Acts 2013, ch. 289, § 103 provided that the act, which amended this section, shall be known and may be cited as the “Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 2013.” Amendments. The 2013 amendment, effective July 1, 2014, deleted “relative to benefit review conferences” following “activities”. The 2015 amendment substituted “bureau” for “division”. Effective Dates. Acts 2013, ch. 289, § 106. July 1, 2014; provided, that, for purposes of promulgating rules and regulations, making appointments and making necessary provisions for the implementation of the act, the act shall take effect April 29, 2013. Acts 2015, ch. 341, § 19. May 4, 2015. Cross-References. Confidentiality of public records, § 10-7-504 .
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