Section 8. The executive office shall prescribe by regulation penalties for non-compliance by healthcare providers with the requirements of section 7; provided, however, that the executive office may waive penalties for good cause, including, but not limited to lack of broadband internet access as provided in section 9. Penalties collected under this section shall be deposited into the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund, established in section 2G of chapter 111.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 118i - Health Information Technology
Section 2 - Health Information Technology Council
Section 5 - Statewide Health Information Exchange Implementation Plan
Section 6 - Patient's Electronic Access to Health Records
Section 8 - Penalties for Non-Compliance
Section 10 - Massachusetts Health Information Exchange Fund
Section 11 - Plan Requirements
Section 12 - Unauthorized Access or Disclosure; Reporting; Notice to Patient
Section 13 - Patient Election to Participate in Health Information Exchange