The existence of a health information exchange does not, in itself, create a new cause of action against a health information exchange or a health care provider.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 4 - Statistics and Records
Subtitle 3 - Confidentiality of Medical Records
Section 4-302 - Confidentiality and Disclosure Generally
Section 4-302.1 - Medical Care Electronic Claims Clearinghouses
Section 4-302.2 - Health Information Exchanges -- Regulations
Section 4-302.3 - Health Information Exchanges -- State Designated Exchange
Section 4-302.4 - New Cause of Action Not Created
Section 4-303 - Disclosure Upon Authorization of a Person in Interest
Section 4-304 - Copies of Records; Changes in Records
Section 4-305 - Disclosures Without Authorization of Person in Interest -- in General
Section 4-306 - Disclosures Without Authorization of Person in Interest -- Investigations
Section 4-307 - Disclosure of Mental Health Records
Section 4-308 - Liability for Good Faith Actions
Section 4-309 - Refusal to Disclose Records; Violations of Subtitle; Penalties