Authorizes qualified persons to receive physical copies of patient information

This bill amends the public health law to allow qualified individuals to request physical copies of their patient information from healthcare providers. Under the proposed changes, a provider must furnish these copies within a reasonable time after receiving a written request, including original mammogram records. The legislation clarifies that the right to receive a physical copy applies to information that the person is already authorized to inspect under existing rules. This update ensures that patients who prefer hard copies of their medical records can obtain them directly from their healthcare providers.