Clarifies that any entity that provides health care coverage in this state is subject to the prohibition against theft of medical records or medical information. Directs that, upon the third conviction within 12 months of an entity or of any employees of an entity for theft of medical records or medical information, the entity's certificate of authority or license shall be suspended for 6 months. Makes misuse of medical information an unfair or deceptive act or practice, commission of which may subject an insurance company or agent to administrative sanctions. Requires the commissioner of insurance to suspend a person's license if the person or any of the person's employees commits the unfair or deceptive act or practice of misuse of medical information 3 times within 12 months. Theft of medical records or medical information - 5 penalty.
Capital letters indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
Dashes through the words indicate material to be deleted from existing statute. Theft of medical records or medical information - 8 penalty. Privacy of health information. Grounds and procedure for suspension or 4 revocation of certificate or license of entities. Grounds and procedure for suspension or 18 revocation of certificate or license of entities.