Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal and in a format that allows patients to save records to their own device; requires electronic medical records systems to give qualified persons access to records in a single, secure format and to establish policies and procedures to endure confidentiality.

New York Assembly Bill A05316 requires healthcare providers to offer patients access to their medical records through a secure web portal. Patients must be able to view and download their records in a format that allows them to save the information to their own devices. Additionally, electronic medical record systems are mandated to provide qualified individuals with access to these records in a single, secure format and to establish policies and procedures to ensure the confidentiality of the records.

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Although direct media critiques of Bill A05316 are not found, concerns typically associated with such legislation include the potential for increased cybersecurity risks, as electronic access to sensitive medical information could be targeted by cyberattacks. Additionally, healthcare providers may face challenges in implementing the required technological infrastructure, which could be costly and time-consuming. There is also the risk that some patients, particularly those less comfortable with technology, may find it difficult to access their records electronically, potentially leading to disparities in healthcare access.