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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 456
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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F.S. 456.057
456.057 Ownership and control of patient records; report or copies of records to be furnished; disclosure of information.
(1) As used in this section, the term “records owner” means any health care practitioner who generates a medical record after making a physical or mental examination of, or administering treatment or dispensing legend drugs to, any person; any health care practitioner to whom records are transferred by a previous records owner; or any health care practitioner’s employer, including, but not limited to, group practices and staff-model health maintenance organizations, provided the employment contract or agreement between the employer and the health care practitioner designates the employer as the records owner.
(2) As used in this section, the terms “records owner,” “health care practitioner,” and “health care practitioner’s employer” do not include any of the following persons or entities; furthermore, the following persons or entities are not authorized to acquire or own medical records, but are authorized under the confidentiality and disclosure requirements of this section to maintain those documents required by the part or chapter under which they are licensed or regulated:
(a) Certified nursing assistants regulated under part II of chapter 464.
(b) Pharmacists and pharmacies licensed under chapter 465.
(c) Dental hygienists licensed under s. 466.023.
(d) Nursing home administrators licensed under part II of chapter 468.
(e) Respiratory therapists regulated under part V of chapter 468.
(f) Athletic trainers licensed under part XIII of chapter 468.
(g) Electrologists licensed under chapter 478.
(h) Clinical laboratory personnel licensed under part I of chapter 483.
(i) Medical physicists licensed under part II of chapter 483.
(j) Opticians and optical establishments licensed or permitted under part I of chapter 484.
(k) Persons or entities practicing under s. 627.736(7).
(3) As used in this section, the term “records custodian” means any person or entity that:
(a) Maintains documents that are authorized in subsection (2); or
(b) Obtains medical records from a records owner.
(4) Any health care practitioner’s employer who is a records owner and any records custodian shall maintain records or documents as provided under the confidentiality and disclosure requirements of this section.
(5) This section does not apply to facilities licensed under chapter 395.
(6) Any health care practitioner licensed by the department or a board within the department who makes a physical or mental examination of, or administers treatment or dispenses legend drugs to, any person shall, upon request of such person or the person’s legal representative, furnish, in a timely manner, without delays for legal review, copies of all reports and records relating to such examination or treatment, including X rays and insurance information. However, when a patient’s psychiatric, chapter 490 psychological, or chapter 491 psychotherapeutic records are requested by the patient or the patient’s legal representative, the health care practitioner may provide a report of examination and treatment in lieu of copies of records. Upon a patient’s written request, complete copies of the patient’s psychiatric records shall be provided directly to a subsequent treating psychiatrist. The furnishing of such report or copies shall not be conditioned upon payment of a fee for services rendered.
(7)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and in s. 440.13(4)(c), such records may not be furnished to, and the medical condition of a patient may not be discussed with, any person other than the patient, the patient’s legal representative, or other health care practitioners and providers involved in the patient’s care or treatment, except upon written authorization from the patient. However, such records may be furnished without written authorization under the following circumstances:
1. To any person, firm, or corporation that has procured or furnished such care or treatment with the patient’s consent.
2. When compulsory physical examination is made pursuant to Rule 1.360, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, in which case copies of the medical records shall be furnished to both the defendant and the plaintiff.
3. In any civil or criminal action, unless otherwise prohibited by law, upon the issuance of a subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction and proper notice to the patient or the patient’s legal representative by the party seeking such records.
4. For statistical and scientific research, provided the information is abstracted in such a way as to protect the identity of the patient or provided written permission is received from the patient or the patient’s legal representative.
5. To a regional poison control center for purposes of treating a poison episode under evaluation, case management of poison cases, or compliance with data collection and reporting requirements of s. 395.1027 and the professional organization that certifies poison control centers in accordance with federal law.
6. To the Department of Children and Families, its agent, or its contracted entity, for the purpose of investigations of or services for cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults.
(b) Absent a specific written release or authorization permitting utilization of patient information for solicitation or marketing the sale of goods or services, any use of that information for those purposes is prohibited.
(c) Information disclosed to a health care practitioner by a patient in the course of the care and treatment of such patient is confidential and may be disclosed only to other health care practitioners and providers involved in the care or treatment of the patient, if allowed by written authorization from the patient, or if compelled by subpoena at a deposition, evidentiary hearing, or trial for which proper notice has been given.
(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)-(c), information disclosed by a patient to a health care practitioner or provider or records created by the practitioner or provider during the course of care or treatment of the patient may be disclosed:
1. In a medical negligence action or administrative proceeding if the health care practitioner or provider is or reasonably expects to be named as a defendant;
2. Pursuant to s. 766.106(6)(b)5.;
3. As provided for in the authorization for release of protected health information filed by the patient pursuant to s. 766.1065; or
4. To the health care practitioner’s or provider’s attorney during a consultation if the health care practitioner or provider reasonably expects to be deposed, to be called as a witness, or to receive formal or informal discovery requests in a medical negligence action, presuit investigation of medical negligence, or administrative proceeding.
a. If the medical liability insurer of a health care practitioner or provider described in this subparagraph represents a defendant or prospective defendant in a medical negligence action:
(I) The insurer for the health care practitioner or provider may not contact the health care practitioner or provider to recommend that the health care practitioner or provider seek legal counsel relating to a particular matter.
(II) The insurer may not select an attorney for the practitioner or the provider. However, the insurer may recommend attorneys who do not represent a defendant or prospective defendant in the matter if the practitioner or provider contacts an insurer relating to the practitioner’s or provider’s potential involvement in the matter.
(III) The attorney selected by the practitioner or the provider may not, directly or indirectly, disclose to the insurer any information relating to the representation of the practitioner or the provider other than the categories of work performed or the amount of time applicable to each category for billing or reimbursement purposes. The attorney selected by the practitioner or the provider may represent the insurer or other insureds of the insurer in an unrelated matter.
b. The limitations in this subparagraph do not apply if the attorney reasonably expects the practitioner or provider to be named as a defendant and the practitioner or provider agrees with the attorney’s assessment, if the practitioner or provider receives a presuit notice pursuant to chapter 766, or if the practitioner or provider is named as a defendant.
(8)(a)1. The department may obtain patient records pursuant to a subpoena without written authorization from the patient if the department and the probable cause panel of the appropriate board, if any, find reasonable cause to believe that a health care practitioner has excessively or inappropriately prescribed any controlled substance specified in chapter 893 in violation of this chapter or any professional practice act or that a health care practitioner has practiced his or her profession below that level of care, skill, and treatment required as defined by this chapter or any professional practice act and also find that appropriate, reasonable attempts were made to obtain a patient release. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the department need not attempt to obtain a patient release when investigating an offense involving the inappropriate prescribing, overprescribing, or diversion of controlled substances and the offense involves a pain-management clinic. The department may obtain patient records without patient authorization or subpoena from any pain-management clinic required to be licensed if the department has probable cause to believe that a violation of any provision of s. 458.3265 or s. 459.0137 is occurring or has occurred and reasonably believes that obtaining such authorization is not feasible due to the volume of the dispensing and prescribing activity involving controlled substances and that obtaining patient authorization or the issuance of a subpoena would jeopardize the investigation.
2. The department may obtain patient records and insurance information pursuant to a subpoena without written authorization from the patient if the department and the probable cause panel of the appropriate board, if any, find reasonable cause to believe that a health care practitioner has provided inadequate medical care based on termination of insurance and also find that appropriate, reasonable attempts were made to obtain a patient release.
3. The department may obtain patient records, billing records, insurance information, provider contracts, and all attachments thereto pursuant to a subpoena without written authorization from the patient if the department and probable cause panel of the appropriate board, if any, find reasonable cause to believe that a health care practitioner has submitted a claim, statement, or bill using a billing code that would result in payment greater in amount than would be paid using a billing code that accurately describes the services performed, requested payment for services that were not performed by that health care practitioner, used information derived from a written report of an automobile accident generated pursuant to chapter 316 to solicit or obtain patients personally or through an agent regardless of whether the information is derived directly from the report or a summary of that report or from another person, solicited patients fraudulently, received a kickback as defined in s. 456.054, violated the patient brokering provisions of s. 817.505, or presented or caused to be presented a false or fraudulent insurance claim within the meaning of s. 817.234(1)(a), and also find that, within the meaning of s. 817.234(1)(a), patient authorization cannot be obtained because the patient cannot be located or is deceased, incapacitated, or suspected of being a participant in the fraud or scheme, and if the subpoena is issued for specific and relevant records.
4. Notwithstanding subparagraphs 1.-3., when the department investigates a professional liability claim or undertakes action pursuant to s. 456.049 or s. 627.912, the department may obtain patient records pursuant to a subpoena without written authorization from the patient if the patient refuses to cooperate or if the department attempts to obtain a patient release and the failure to obtain the patient records would be detrimental to the investigation.
(b) Patient records, billing records, insurance information, provider contracts, and all attachments thereto obtained by the department pursuant to this subsection shall be used solely for the purpose of the department and the appropriate regulatory board in disciplinary proceedings. This section does not limit the assertion of the psychotherapist-patient privilege under s. 90.503 in regard to records of treatment for mental or nervous disorders by a medical practitioner licensed pursuant to chapter 458 or chapter 459 who has primarily diagnosed and treated mental and nervous disorders for a period of not less than 3 years, inclusive of psychiatric residency. However, the health care practitioner shall release records of treatment for medical conditions even if the health care practitioner has also treated the patient for mental or nervous disorders. If the department has found reasonable cause under this section and the psychotherapist-patient privilege is asserted, the department may petition the circuit court for an in camera review of the records by expert medical practitioners appointed by the court to determine if the records or any part thereof are protected under the psychotherapist-patient privilege.
(9)(a) All patient records obtained by the department and any other documents maintained by the department which identify the patient by name are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and shall be used solely for the purpose of the department and the appropriate regulatory board in its investigation, prosecution, and appeal of disciplinary proceedings. The records shall not be available to the public as part of the record of investigation for and prosecution in disciplinary proceedings made available to the public by the department or the appropriate board.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), all patient records obtained by the department and any other documents maintained by the department which relate to a current or former Medicaid recipient shall be provided to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the Department of Legal Affairs, upon request.
(10) All records owners shall develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures to protect the confidentiality and security of the medical record. Employees of records owners shall be trained in these policies, standards, and procedures.
(11) Records owners are responsible for maintaining a record of all disclosures of information contained in the medical record to a third party, including the purpose of the disclosure request. The record of disclosure may be maintained in the medical record. The third party to whom information is disclosed is prohibited from further disclosing any information in the medical record without the expressed written consent of the patient or the patient’s legal representative.
(12) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 456.058, records owners shall place an advertisement in the local newspaper or notify patients, in writing, when they are terminating practice, retiring, or relocating, and no longer available to patients, and offer patients the opportunity to obtain a copy of their medical record.
(13) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 456.058, records owners shall notify the appropriate board office when they are terminating practice, retiring, or relocating, and no longer available to patients, specifying who the new records owner is and where medical records can be found.
(14) Whenever a records owner has turned records over to a new records owner, the new records owner shall be responsible for providing a copy of the complete medical record, upon written request, of the patient or the patient’s legal representative.
(15) Licensees in violation of the provisions of this section shall be disciplined by the appropriate licensing authority.
(16) The Attorney General is authorized to enforce the provisions of this section for records owners not otherwise licensed by the state, through injunctive relief and fines not to exceed $5,000 per violation.
(17) A health care practitioner or records owner furnishing copies of reports or records or making the reports or records available for digital scanning pursuant to this section shall charge no more than the actual cost of copying, including reasonable staff time, or the amount specified in administrative rule by the appropriate board, or the department when there is no board.
(18) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit health care practitioner consultations, as necessary.
(19) A records owner shall release to a health care practitioner who, as an employee of the records owner, previously provided treatment to a patient, those records that the health care practitioner actually created or generated when the health care practitioner treated the patient. Records released pursuant to this subsection shall be released only upon written request of the health care practitioner and shall be limited to the notes, plans of care, and orders and summaries that were actually generated by the health care practitioner requesting the record.
(20) The board with department approval, or the department when there is no board, may temporarily or permanently appoint a person or entity as a custodian of medical records in the event of the death of a practitioner, the mental or physical incapacitation of a practitioner, or the abandonment of medical records by a practitioner. Such custodian shall comply with this section. The department may contract with a third party to provide these services under the confidentiality and disclosure requirements of this section.
History.s. 1, ch. 79-302; s. 1, ch. 82-22; s. 1, ch. 83-108; s. 81, ch. 83-218; ss. 14, 119, ch. 83-329; s. 2, ch. 84-15; s. 41, ch. 85-175; s. 4, ch. 87-333; s. 9, ch. 88-1; s. 2, ch. 88-208; s. 14, ch. 88-219; s. 6, ch. 88-277; s. 10, ch. 88-392; s. 2, ch. 89-85; s. 14, ch. 89-124; s. 28, ch. 89-289; s. 1, ch. 90-263; s. 11, ch. 91-137; s. 6, ch. 91-140; s. 12, ch. 91-176; s. 4, ch. 91-269; s. 62, ch. 92-33; s. 32, ch. 92-149; s. 23, ch. 93-129; s. 315, ch. 94-119; ss. 90, 91, ch. 94-218; s. 308, ch. 96-406; s. 1084, ch. 97-103; s. 82, ch. 97-261; s. 6, ch. 98-166; s. 12, ch. 99-349; s. 86, ch. 99-397; s. 79, ch. 2000-160; s. 9, ch. 2000-163; s. 114, ch. 2000-318; s. 9, ch. 2001-222; ss. 69, 140, ch. 2001-277; s. 18, ch. 2003-416; s. 4, ch. 2005-256; s. 1, ch. 2006-271; s. 2, ch. 2010-211; s. 1, ch. 2013-108; s. 14, ch. 2016-230; s. 33, ch. 2017-151; s. 92, ch. 2018-24; s. 58, ch. 2020-156.
Note.Former s. 455.241; s. 455.667.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 456.057
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Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 456.057.



Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

GOMILLION, DOC v. STATE, 267 So. 3d 502 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . See §§ 395.3025, 456.057, Fla. Stat. (2016). . . .

LEBLANC, v. ACEVEDO, M. D., 258 So. 3d 555 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . fiduciary duty, the trial court concluded that LeBlanc was not authorized to bring a claim under section 456.057 . . . conclusion, LeBlanc brought his claim against Acevedo under the common law and never claimed that section 456.057 . . . While not suing specifically under section 456.057, LeBlanc correctly points out that statutory confidentiality . . . Section 456.057(8), provides that "information disclosed to a health care practitioner by a patient in . . . Similarly, section 456.057 indicates an intent to protect patients from "unauthorized disclosure," and . . .

J. B. a v. STATE, 250 So. 3d 829 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . listed in section 90.503(4), she argues that she is nevertheless entitled to the records under sections 456.057 . . . Based on our review of sections 395.3025, 456.057, and 90.503, and the relevant case law, we reject this . . . Section 456.057, which deals with general medical records, contains similar language. . . . enumerated exceptions in section 90.503(4) because she may compel disclosure under sections 395.3025 and 456.057 . . .

WEAVER, v. C. MYERS, M. D., 229 So. 3d 1118 (Fla. 2017)

. . . Fass, 450 So.2d 858 (Fla. 1984), superseded by statute, § 456.057, Fla. Stat. (2009); Hasan v. . . .

M. PAYLAN, M. D. v. J. FITZGERALD, P. A., 223 So. 3d 431 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . by failing to comply with the substantive notice and authorization requirements set forth in section 456.057 . . . In addition to citing HIPAA, she cites to section 456.057 in support of her position. . . . [i]n response to an order of a court” without notice or authorization, it appears that section 456.057 . . . Thus, as we have previously explained, “[sjection 456.057(7) contains a broad prohibition preventing . . . court’s order departs from the essential requirements of the law by failing to comply with section 456.057 . . .

R. FERNANDEZ J. Sr. PLLC, v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE, LLC,, 223 So. 3d 1055 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . all requestors, The Board’s legislative authority to enact and amend the rule is granted by sections 456.057 . . . applicable rulemaking procedures or exceeded its rulemaking authority under sections 456.004(1) and 456.057 . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER v. GOVERNOR, FLORIDA, 848 F.3d 1293 (11th Cir. 2017)

. . . . § 456.057(7)(a), and there is no evidence that doctors or medical professionals have been improperly . . .

INPHYNET CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC. d b a a MD a d b a a P. A. a LLC, a LLC v. R. V. MATTHEWS III, M., 196 So. 3d 449 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . that charges assessed to their legal representatives for these records exceeded the limits of section 456.057 . . . First, the Complaint references section 456.057(6), Florida Statutes (2013), which provides: Any health . . . Next, the Complaint references section 456.057(17), Florida Statutes (2013), which provides: A health . . . assistants, pharmacists, dental hygienists, respiratory therapists and others specified in section 456.057 . . .

STATE v. MILEWSKI,, 194 So. 3d 376 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . 474.2165, Florida Statutes (2013), which governs veterinarian records, mirrors the language of sections 456.057 . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER, Dr. Dr. v. GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, P. El s a ACLU, 814 F.3d 1159 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . § 456.057(7)(a). . . . .

STATE v. CARTER,, 177 So. 3d 1028 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Section 456.057(7)(c), Florida Statutes (2013), explains that “[(Information disclosed to a health care . . . treatment obtained from defendant’s doctors where the detective made no attempt to comply with section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057(6) defines medical records as, “reports and records relating to ... examination or treatment . . . unrelated to her examination and treatment and therefore not a “medical record” pursuant to section 456.057 . . . alleged perpetrator of abuse, neglect, or as in the instant case, attempted homicide, can use section 456.057 . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER, Dr. Dr. v. GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, Of P. El s A, 797 F.3d 859 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . § 456.057(7)(a). . . . .

DAMSKY v. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI M. D., 166 So. 3d 930 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Hospital, so as to determine whether such communications constitute “disclosures” prohibited by section 456.057 . . . University of Miami and concluded therefore that such communications were not prohibited under section 456.057 . . .

BARAHONA, v. STATE, 172 So. 3d 470 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . I, section 23, of the Florida Constitution, and the physician-patient privilege codified in section 456.057 . . . Barahona, as a matter of reciprocal discovery. . §§ 395.3025(4) and 456.057, Fla. Stat. (2014). . . .

STATE v. STRICKLING,, 164 So. 3d 727 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . See § 456.057(7)(a)3, Fla. . . . Richter, 671 So.2d 149, 154 (Fla.1996); see § 456.057(7)(a), Fla. . . . Hasan, 108 So.3d at 576; see § 456.057(7)(a)l-5. . . . Section 456.057(8) of the Florida Statutes excepts from section 456.057(7) “medical negligence actionfs . . . Section 456.057(7)(a), provides: However, such records may be furnished without written authorization . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 163 So. 3d 476 (Fla. 2015)

. . . Because the records at issue are confidential, see, e.g., §§ 456.057(7)(a), 945.10(1)(a), Fla. . . . First, because such records are confidential, see § 456.057(7)(a), Fla. . . .

FABER, v. STATE, 157 So. 3d 429 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Sections 395.3025(4)(d) and 456.057(7)(a)(3), Florida Statutes (2014), govern the release of private . . .

DAMSKY v. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI M. D., 152 So. 3d 789 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . The patient confidentiality provisions of section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2014), have been interpreted . . .

ORTHOPEDIC CARE CENTER, v. PARKS,, 155 So. 3d 377 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . Syk en, 672 So.2d 517 (Fla.1996); and (ii) the Subpoena would require Orthopedic to violate section 456.057 . . . expense on Orthopedic; and (iii) the discovery .request would not result in a violation of. section 456.057 . . . 4th DCA 2011), we review de novo the court’s interpretation and application of Rule 1.280 and section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057, Florida Statutes Finally, Orthopedic argues that the order violates section 456.057, . . . We find that the order at issue does not implicate section 456.057 as it does not require Orthopedic . . .

S. P. R. P. v. VECCHIO, 162 So. 3d 75 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . See § 456.057(7)(a), Fla. . . .

BRANA, M. D. v. ROURA,, 144 So. 3d 699 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . respondent failed to show to the trial court that he complied with the notice provisions of section 456.057 . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER, Dr. Dr. v. GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, P. El s a, 760 F.3d 1195 (11th Cir. 2014)

. . . . § 456.057 (same)). . . . No. 104-191, 110 Stat.1936; § 456.057. Thus, the reasoning of Sorrell is inapposite. . . . Stat. § 456.057(7)(a). . . .

STATE v. CRUMBLEY,, 143 So. 3d 1059 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . The court then turns to section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2010, 2011), which protects the privacy of . . . The court recognizes that the Fourth District did not apply section 456.057(7) in the context of a search . . . It should be noted that the exception in section 456.057(7)(a)(3) concerns the use of a subpoena “[i] . . . Section 456.057 would not seem to apply directly to records in the possession of law enforcement. . . . Attempting to emulate the notice requirements in section 456.057 may be an appropriate step. . . .

POOLE, v. SOUTH DADE NURSING REHABILITATION CENTER, 139 So. 3d 436 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . Both the constitutional right to privacy and section 456.057 protect against disclosure of a patient’ . . . s medical records without the patient’s consent. § 456.057(7)(a), Fla. . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 140 So. 3d 507 (Fla. 2014)

. . . First, because such records are confidential, see § 456.057(7)(a), Fla. . . . Section 456.057(7)(a) provides in pertinent part as follows: Except as otherwise provided in this section . . .

M. GONZALEZ, v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,, 120 So. 3d 234 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Administrative Code; and (2) failing to provide patient records in violation of sections 460.413(1) and 456.057 . . .

HASAN, v. GARVAR, D. M. D., 108 So. 3d 570 (Fla. 2012)

. . . Garvar, in contrast, contends that section 456.057(8) and current precedent do not prohibit an ex parte . . . We hold that the physician-patient confidentiality statute, section 456.057, prohibits such meetings . . . Section 456.057(7)(a) lists the exceptions for the disclosure of medical records as follows: [Medical . . . The statute’s “simple, direct language,” coupled with the legal history of section 456.057, informed . . . See § 456.057(6), Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . .

In ZIMMER NEXGEN KNEE IMPLANT PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION., 890 F. Supp. 2d 896 (N.D. Ill. 2012)

. . . . § 456.057(8). . . . Stat. § 456.057(7)(a)). . . .

WOLLSCHLAEGER, v. FARMER,, 880 F. Supp. 2d 1251 (S.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . . § 456.057. . . .

COOPERSMITH, v. PERRINE,, 91 So. 3d 246 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . petition because the summaries will invade the privacy rights of non-parties, as protected by section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057(7)(a), Florida Statutes, prohibits a health care practitioner from discussing a patient . . . Graham considered section 456.057(7) and held that it prohibits the disclosure of non-party compulsory . . . Florida Statute section 456.057(7)(a) provides: Except as otherwise provided in this section and in s . . .

PAIN CARE FIRST OF ORLANDO, LLC, v. C. EDWARDS, M. D. HRGS,, 84 So. 3d 351 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . Section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2010), governs the ownership of medical records and provides: (1) . . . Policy and Procedure designates that the medical director "shall be the 'records owner’ as defined in 456.057 . . .

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY v. KUGLER, M. D. M. D. M. D. M. D. P. A. n k a P. A. E. M. D. P. A. M. D. P. A. P. L. L. L. C. a k a D. P. M., 840 F. Supp. 2d 1323 (S.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 456.057. . . . Specifically, section 456.057 defines medical records as ones generated after “making any physical or . . . Stat. § 456.057(1), (3). . . . Stat. § 456.057(4), (7)(a)(3) (emphasis added). . . . Stat. § 456.057(1), it follows from the Florida Constitution, and it is not disputed here, that patients . . .

S. GORE, v. STATE, 74 So. 3d 1119 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . See §§ 456.057(6) & (7)(a), Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . The language in Section 456.057 is intentionally broad in protecting information from being disclosed . . .

STATE v. THOMPSON,, 72 So. 3d 246 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . his rights under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and sections 456.057 . . . pharmacies, this court already has determined that law enforcement does not violate either section 456.057 . . . Because the search here of Thompson’s pharmacy records did not violate HIPAA or sections 456.057(7) and . . . Langee, may have been properly suppressed under section 456.057(6), (7)(a)(3). . . . factual findings that certain physician’s records did not amount to treatment records under section 456.057 . . .

WOLLSCHLAEGER, v. FARMER,, 814 F. Supp. 2d 1367 (S.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 456.057. . . .

MULLIS, v. STATE, 79 So. 3d 747 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Mullis’s doctors violated section 456.057(7)(a), Florida Statutes (2008 & 2009), and Mr. . . . In ruling that Detective Fowler had not violated section 456.057(7)(a) or Mr. . . . with section 456.057(7)(a)(3) did not warrant suppression of the statements. . . . Mullís. § 456.057(6); see also State v. . . . Mullis’s examination or treatment under section 456.057(6). . . .

R. CROWLEY M. D. v. LAMMING,, 66 So. 3d 355 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Because the trial court’s order fails to comply with the requirements of section 456.057(7)(a)(3), Florida . . . Dacheikh, 991 So.2d 932 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008), in which this court specifically held that section 456.057 . . . Our resolution of this ease is guided by section 456.057(7)(a)(3), as it has been interpreted and applied . . . Instead, we pointed out: Amente does not eliminate section 456.057’s requirements, but at most “allows . . . Michaud, 603 So.2d 637, 639 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992) (noting that the predecessor statute to section 456.057 . . .

In AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION, 68 So. 3d 228 (Fla. 2011)

. . . See §§ 456.057, 456.059, or 90.503, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . . .

USAA CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, a v. CALLERY, 66 So. 3d 315 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . requirements of law in compelling production absent compliance with the notice requirements of section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057(7)(a) provides, in part, that a health care practitioner may not discuss a patient’s . . . proper notice to the patient or the patient’s legal representative by the party seeking such records.” § 456.057 . . . The trial court made no finding and our record supports no conclusion that notice under section 456.057 . . . Rather, Graham held that Amente does not eliminate section 456.057’s requirements, but at most “allows . . .

STATE v. SUN,, 82 So. 3d 866 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . First, he argued Detective Keith violated section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2009), which provides for . . . In addition to the constitutional right to privacy, section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2009), creates . . . Similar to the hospital records statute at issue in Johnson, section 456.057 represents a “legislative . . . The relevant subsection is 456.057(8), Florida Statutes (2009). . . . The state urges a restrictive interpretation of subsection 456.057(8). . . .

GUARDADO, v. STATE, 61 So. 3d 1210 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Guardado objected pursuant to sections 395.3025(4) and 456.057, Florida Statutes (2005), but the court . . .

STATE v. WRIGHT,, 59 So. 3d 263 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . hearings and consider whether or not the information obtained from the physicians violated section 456.057 . . .

LAMB, v. STATE, 55 So. 3d 751 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . obtained from the physicians, finding that the items did not constitute medical records under section 456.057 . . . information based on its finding that the documents did not constitute medical records under section 456.057 . . . Because section 456.057 appeared to be a valid basis to suppress some or all of the physician information . . . On remand, the trial court should reconsider the suppression of these items under section 456.057(7)( . . . See § 456.057(6); Shukitis, — So.3d at —; see also State v. . . .

STATE v. HERC,, 67 So. 3d 266 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Hercs’ pharmacy records without first notifying the Hercs or obtaining a warrant as required by section 456.057 . . . their consent and a warrant were necessary to obtain their physicians’ records pursuant to section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057(7)(a) provides as follows: Except as otherwise provided in this section and in s. 440.13 . . . Section 456.057(6) defines such records as “reports and records relating to ... examination or treatment . . . failed to address whether Detective Fowler’s testimony involved medical records as defined in section 456.057 . . .

STATE v. SHUKITIS,, 60 So. 3d 406 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . To support this contention, Shuki-tis relied on sections 456.057(7)(a)(3) and 395.3025(4)(d), Florida . . . In his motion to suppress, Shukitis cited section 456.057(7)(a)(3) and argued that “a physician may not . . . (nursing homes); and § 456.057(7), Fla. Stat. (physicians). . . . Section 456.057(1) explains that this statute applies to “health care practitioners],” and section 456.057 . . . See § 456.057(6). . . .

STATE v. YUTZY,, 43 So. 3d 910 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . the order, the trial court ruled that the corporal’s actions contravened sections 395.3025(4)(d) and 456.057 . . . (applying to licensed facilities, the definition of which does not include pharmacies) nor section 456.057 . . .

STATE v. D. JOHNSON,, 40 So. 3d 904 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . things, that a detective had obtained her prescription records from a pharmacy in violation of section 456.057 . . . to pharmacies which are subject to the confidentiality and disclosure requirements per 456.057(7).” . . . Section 456.057(7) provides that patient consent or a subpoena is necessary before law enforcement may . . . See § 456.057(2)(b); State v. . . . Therefore, the trial court erred in suppressing Johnson’s prescription records based on section 456.057 . . .

LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM d b a v. SMITH a, 40 So. 3d 106 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . from the essential requirements of the law by relying on the physician-patient privilege in section 456.057 . . . determined by whether the circuit court properly applied the physician-patient privilege in section 456.057 . . . In reconciling those competing interests, this court has determined that section 456.057(8) does not . . . The court explained its reasoning as follows: Section 456.057(6) states that “information disclosed to . . . Section 456.057(6), Florida Statutes (2003), is now section 456.057(8). . . .

STATE v. TAMULONIS,, 39 So. 3d 524 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Tamulonis contended that sections 456.057(7)(a)(3) and 395.3025(4)(d), Florida Statutes (2007 & 2008) . . . On appeal, Tamulonis argues that her records were obtained in violation of section 456.057(7)(a)(3). . . . See § 456.057(2)(b). . . . (nursing homes); and § 456.057(7), Fla. Stat. (physicians). 23 So.3d at 800. . . . Section 456.057 provides in pertinent part: (7)(a) Except as otherwise provided ... such records may . . .

HASAN, v. GARVAR, D. M. D. D. M. D. a, 34 So. 3d 785 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . action and, therefore, any discussion between the oral surgeon and the attorney would violate section 456.057 . . . by subpoena at a deposition, evidentiary hearing, or trial for which proper notice has been given. § 456.057 . . . Orders addressing the applicability of section 456.057 are reviewable by certiorari. Hannon v. . . .

STATE v. BEAN,, 36 So. 3d 116 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Both motions claim that the evidence was obtained in violation of section 456.057(7)(a)(3), Florida Statutes . . . Section 456.057 regulates “health care practitioner[s]” who have “[ojwnership and control of patient . . . See § 456.057(2)(b). . . . Bean has not extensively argued his theory under section 456.057. . . . Section 456.057 does not contain a statutory exclusionary rule. Cfi 934.03, Fla. . . .

STATE v. FERNANDEZ,, 36 So. 3d 120 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . The defense claimed that under section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2007), prescriptions are medical records . . .

STATE v. L. CARTER,, 23 So. 3d 798 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . (nursing homes); and § 456.057(7), Fla. Stat. (physicians). . . .

DANNEMANN, v. SHANDS TEACHING HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, INC. M. M. D. J. M. D. M. D., 14 So. 3d 246 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . held in Hannon that the clear, unambiguous language of the patient confidentiality statute, section 456.057 . . . Specifically, respondents contend that our application of section 456.057 in Hannon violates the physicians . . . In Hannon, the court granted relief based upon section 456.057(6), which it could not have done had it . . .

WILDER, v. WILDER a, 993 So. 2d 182 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . 90.503(2), Florida Statutes (2007), which deals with the psychotherapist-patient privilege, and section 456.057 . . . Similarly, we conclude that the confidentiality of patient records protected in section 456.057(7)(a) . . . Section 456.057(7)(a) restricts the disclosure of medical records and the discussion of “the medical . . .

A. GRAHAM v. V. DACHEIKH,, 991 So. 2d 932 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . 1030 (Fla.1995), which is a distinguishable case, and refused to obey the express language of section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057(7) contains a broad prohibition preventing a health care practitioner who generates a . . . Most notably, section 456.057(7)(a)(3) provides records may be furnished: 3. . . . Section 456.057 reinforces the requirements of subsection (7) in subsection (8): (8) Except in a medical . . . The Dacheikhs did not comply with or ask the trial court to obey section 456.057 because they believed . . .

FLORIDA HOSPITAL WATERMAN, INC. v. M. BUSTER, v., 984 So. 2d 478 (Fla. 2008)

. . . X of the State Constitution may not exceed the amount established under s. 456.057(16), which may include . . .

In D. G. a N. L. E. v., 970 So. 2d 486 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . § 1320d-d8); §§ 395.3025, 456.057, Fla. . . .

HANNON, v. ROPER, M. D. d b a D. O. B. S. M. D., 945 So. 2d 534 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . In my judgment, the language of section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2005), reasonably appears to prohibit . . . As a result of this linkage, respondents contend that it is not the interpretation given section 456.057 . . . was intended to be included within the exception to the confidentiality privilege provided in section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2005), establishes the physician-patient privilege: (6) Except in . . . Because we are bound by the unambiguous language of section 456.057(6), we grant the petition. . . . Section 456.057(6), Florida Statutes (2005), clearly forbids Dr. . . .

DEVEREUX FLORIDA TREATMENT NETWORK, INC. v. McINTOSH,, 940 So. 2d 1202 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Devereux argues that some of the documents were also protected from discovery by section 456.057, Florida . . .

FLORIDA HOSPITAL WATERMAN, INC. v. M. BUSTER,, 932 So. 2d 344 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Stat. (2004); § 456.057(4), (16), Fla. Stat. (2004); § 766.204, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

DUCKWORTH, v. STATE, 923 So. 2d 530 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . disclosure of a patient’s medical records, e.g., sections 395.3025(4)(d) (applicable to hospitals) and 456.057 . . .

ESTATE OF F. STEPHENS, F. CLARK, v. GALEN HEALTH CARE, INC. HCA-, 911 So. 2d 277 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . involved in the care or treatment of the patient, except upon written authorization of the patient. 456.057 . . . Subsection 456.057(6) provides four exceptions for when otherwise privileged information may be disclosed . . . Section 456.057(6) states that “information disclosed to a health care practitioner by a patient in the . . . The text of section 456.057(6) is as follows: Except in a medical negligence action or administrative . . . However, the doctor is not "disclosing” patient information in violation of section 456.057 by speaking . . .

STATE v. RATTRAY, C. R., 903 So. 2d 1015 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . The notices stated that the State was providing notice pursuant to sections 395.3025 and 456.057, Florida . . . which is presented to this court is whether a subpoena as mentioned in sections 395.3025(4)(d) and 456.057 . . . mechanism for obtaining disclosure of medical records when all the safeguards of sections 395.3025 and 456.057 . . . Although Limbaugh resolves the issue that sections 395.3025 and 456.057 are not the exclusive method . . . Section 456.057(5)(a), Florida Statutes provides: Except as otherwise provided in this section and in . . .

LIMBAUGH, v. STATE, 887 So. 2d 387 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . We deny all rehearing but certify the following question to the Supreme Court: Do §§ 395.3025(4) and 456.057 . . . When the legislature enacted sections 395.3025 and 456.057, Florida Statutes (2003) to address the “disclosure . . . See also §§ 395.3025 and 456.057, Fla. . . . Most significantly, sections 395.3025 and 456.057 specifically address the “disclosure” of medical records . . . See §§ 395.3025 and 456.057, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . See §§ 395.3025 and 456.057, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . .”); § 456.057(5)(a)3, Fla. . . .

J. YOCOM, D. C. v. WUESTHOFF HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., 880 So. 2d 787 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . See § 456.057(4) and (5), Florida Statutes (2002). . . .

KNITTEL, H. v. BEVERLY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC., 863 So. 2d 1279 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . which both parties agree is not a medical negligence action, Beverly Tampa moved, pursuant to section 456.057 . . . communications between and among “health care providers involved in the care or treatment of the patient,” see § 456.057 . . . Additionally, in its oral pronouncement, the trial court noted: [Section] 456.057 doesn’t preclude [defense . . . Section 456.057(5)(a) states in pertinent part: [S]uch records may not be furnished to, and the medical . . . Additionally, section 456.057(6) provides: Except in a medical negligence action or administrative proceeding . . .

LEMIEUX v. TANDEM HEALTH CARE OF FLORIDA, INC. d b a At LLC d b a At, 862 So. 2d 745 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . with the treating physicians fell within an exception to the physician-patient privilege of section 456.057 . . . Under section 456.057(6), the treating physicians may be compelled to disclose Mr. . . . Compare § 456.057(6), Fla. . . . However, the substantive provisions of section 456.057(6) are more stringent than those of HIPAA. . . . Compare § 456.057(6) (prohibiting disclosure of protected health care information except to entities . . . The provision of section 456.057(6) authorizing the disclosure of confidential information “to other . . .

KAPLAN, v. ALLEN, M. D., 837 So. 2d 1174 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . Allen declined to provide the medical records, citing statutory confidentiality under section 456.057 . . .

BRADLEY, a v. BROTMAN,, 836 So. 2d 1129 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . Section 455.667(5) (renumbered as section 456.057(5)), provides that a patient’s medical records, [M] . . .

NORTH LAKELAND PAIN AND TRAUMA, INC. v. BENSON,, 813 So. 2d 1075 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . When she was unsuccessful, Benson filed a petition to obtain her medical records citing sections 456.057 . . . However, neither section 456.057 nor section 766.204 authorizes an award of attorney’s fees. . . .

ROYAL, M. D. L. L. P. a v. HARNAGE,, 826 So. 2d 332 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Section 456.057, Florida Statutes (2001), is the current version of this statute. . . .

Dr. SACHS, MSS v. INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE, INC., 799 So. 2d 355 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Section 456.057(5), Florida Statutes (2000), which concerns ownership and control of patient records, . . .

ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR D. K. a v. PARENTS OF D. K., 780 So. 2d 301 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Provision of psychiatric records and reports shall be governed by s. 456.057.” . . . Section 456.057(4) provides that medical records shall be furnished to the patient or the patient’s legal . . .

CONTINUCARE CORPORATION, INC. a v. CRUZ, Sr., 778 So. 2d 508 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Cruz’s deceased spouse appeals from a judgment ordering it to provide them to him pursuant to section 456.057 . . . Section 456.057(4), Florida Statutes (2000): (4) Any health care practitioner licensed by the department . . . permit the process to go forward inexpensively, informally, and "without delays for legal review.” § 456.057 . . .