Medical Records - Notice of Destruction - Method

HB 1510 changes how healthcare providers must notify patients before destroying medical records. It requires providers to send destruction notices via **either** first-class mail or email (instead of both methods), affecting all Maryland healthcare facilities and their patients whose records are nearing the 7-year retention period. The key provision simplifies the notification process by allowing providers to choose one method, while still requiring the notice to include the destruction date and instructions for retrieving records if needed. This bill directly impacts patients receiving care in Maryland and healthcare providers managing medical records under existing law. The change takes effect October 1, 2025.